Chapter 1 – General Administration

15030.7 Licensing and Information Systems Section

• This Section consists of administrative and analytical staff that work in the DHCSDivision of Health Care Services (Formerly Division of Correctional Health Care Services, DCHCS) headquarters and include three units: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Information Systems, and Licensing.

• HIPAA Unit

  • The primary functions include:

    • Researching, developing, and implementing standardized policies and procedures for the Department’s HIPAA program areas.

    • Identifying and assisting in the implementation of improvements in information processing to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the Department’s health care services.

    • Coordinating the assessment and improvement of statewide systems.

• Information Systems Unit

  • The primary functions include:

    • Supporting computer and computer related equipment and printers used by DHCSDivision of Health Care Services (Formerly Division of Correctional Health Care Services, DCHCS) staff.

    • Coordinating with the EISEnterprise Information Services (formerly Information Services Division), DAIDivision of Adult Institutions (formerly Institutions Division), and other programs and agencies regarding health care information system activities and processes.

    • Developing, implementing, and coordinating health care data collection and information processing procedures.

• Licensing Unit

  • The primary functions include:

    • Preparing new health care facilities for initial licensure.

    • Assisting existing licensed health care facilities to maintain licensure.

    • Assisting clinical staff to develop and implement policies and procedures, including new statutory and regulatory requirements.