Frequently Asked Questions

• How does NPAR protect patient privacy?
• How do users access NPAR?
• How does data sharing work?
• How is NPAR licensed?

A: NPAR provides multiple levels of security:

• Passwords are required in order to access patient data
• Secure network connections are used for all data transfers
• Social Security Numbers are only stored and displayed in hashed, encrypted form
• NPAR operates under a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement with all participating facilities
• All participating facilities agree to use NPAR data for treatment and quality control purposes only
• NPAR logs all user activity

A: NPAR provides a secure web interface, and supports both Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.

A: Participating facilities periodically upload blood bank patient records to NPAR.

A: NPAR is an annual subscription service. Please contact us for additional information.