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Why do I need access to Sansum Clinic?

Current is a secure Web portal that can be used by non-Sansum healthcare providers and organizations to access clinical information in the Sansum Clinic Electronic Health Record (EHR) that we call the Wave. Some functions such as placing referral orders are also available to some users. What are the advantages of having Current access?

Where can I find Sansum Clinic's health records?

Sansum Clinic, founded in 1921, is one of the oldest non-profit outpatient clinics in California. Located in Santa Barbara, it is also one of the largest healthcare providers on the south and central coast of California. ... Share your patient story with us. At Sansum Clinic we strive to provide excellent care and a positive experience to all ...

What is current access in Sansum?

Patient Information Learn about making an appointment at Sansum Clinic, what you need to know about your upcoming visit to Sansum Clinic or how to access records of your past visits. Make an Appointment > Registration & Forms > Electronic Health Record > Records Access > Insurance Plans and Healthcare Networks > Hospital Affiliations >

Where is Sansum Clinic located in Goleta?

Patients gain access to their individual records by inspecting them privately in person, by obtaining copies, by receiving a summary report, and by having them forwarded to another provider. As stored and maintained by Sansum Clinic, health records are accessible in both their paper-based and electronic formats.

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Book or cancel appointments directly online, without the help of a scheduler

How do I get access to MyChart?

1. Sign up: mychart.sansumclinic.org/MyChart/signup An email address is required to sign up for MyChart.

What is Current?

Current is a secure Web portal that can be used by non-Sansum healthcare providers and organizations to access clinical information in the Sansum Clinic Electronic Health Record (EHR) that we call the Wave. Some functions such as placing referral orders are also available to some users.

What are the advantages of having Current access?

Current improves coordination of care for patients. Having access to Sansum Clinic health information ensures that non-Sansum providers are up to speed on the care their patients receive here.

Is Current secure?

Current is a secure web portal, protected with the most current encryption technology. All users who are given access to Current must first sign and agree to abide by the Sansum Clinic Non-Employee Security and Confidentiality Agreement.

Who can request access to Current?

Current access can be requested by non-Sansum healthcare organizations, physicians, and clinical staff.

How do I request access?

To request an account for a user at a site already using Current, please contact your site administrator. If you don’t know who your site administrator is, need login assistance, or if your site is not yet using Current, please contact our Help Desk at (805) 898-3333, Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

What is the effect of Sansum Clinic release?

When Sansum Clinic determines that release or disclosure of records may have a detrimental effect on its relationship with the minor patient. When Sansum Clinic determines that release or disclosure may have a detrimental effect on the minor patient’s physical safety or psychological well-being.

What is a minor patient?

The minor patient has the individual right to consent to treatment. (Typical case examples are emancipated minors; married minors; prevention or care of pregnancy; patients involved with substance abuse, or certain communicable diseases.)

How do patients access their records?

Patients gain access to their individual records by inspecting them privately in person, by obtaining copies, by receiving a summary report, and by having them forwarded to another provider. As stored and maintained by Sansum Clinic, health records are accessible in both their paper-based and electronic formats.

What is a denial of access?

Denial of Access: When the Request is for a Minor’s Record. The parent, conservator, or guardian of a minor patient is ordinarily entitled to request a summary report, inspect the patient’s protected health information, or obtain copies of the medical record.

Does Sansum Clinic have a charge for forwarding health information?

Release of patient medical information requires completing an “Authorization for Use/Disclosure of Protected Health Information” form. There is no charge for forwarding health information to other providers including those outside Sansum Clinic.

Can you access your own health records at Sansum?

As a Sansum Clinic patient, you may rightfully access your own health records with but a few limitations. The Clinic provides such access in various ways, although it may be denied in certain specific cases and for legitimate reasons.

Can a Sansum clinic deny a patient's records?

Sansum Clinic may deny the patient direct personal inspection or obtaining complete copies of his or her mental health or psychiatric records if it is determined that there is a substantial risk of significant adverse or detrimental consequences to the patient in accessing such records. But if denied, the patient has the right to designate a licensed physician, a psychologist, or clinical social worker to inspect the record and receive copies or summary report. A written authorization from the patient or patient representative must be submitted to the ROI Department prior to any record release to the designated recipient.#N#Back to Top >