What does the Consent Tool do?
Web based tool in WVHIN Portal
- Access the consent management solution directly through the WVHIN portal
- Streamlines patient consent to ensure that every member of the patient’s care team is aligned
Protected Data Sharing
- Unlocks SUD data protected under 42 CFR Part 2 once consent is registered by the patient—but not until then
- Enables secure and legal sharing of sensitive data to provide quality treatment and improve health outcomes
Electronic Signatures
- Secure electronic signatures allow patients to easily opt-in to share protected SUD data
- Simplifies the consent process and ensures an efficient paperless workflow
Attestation Functionality
- Allows providers to register consent for patients who have signed a paper consent form outside of the portal
- Facilitates categorization of consent to meet regulatory requirements and streamline data sharing processes
Flexible Expiration
- Provides flexibility for patients to manage their consent, enhancing patient autonomy
Consent History
- View and manage consent history, even deactivate consent upon patient request
- Shows a manageable record of patient consent decisions, promoting transparency and trust between patients and providers
Who can benefit the most from the Consent Tool?
-
Hospitals and health systems
-
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
-
Rural care providers
-
Ambulatory and post-acute care providers
-
Payers and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
-
Value-based care organizations and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
-
Behavioral health providers
-
SUD treatment clinics
WVHIN Tools
WVHIN Portal
The WVHIN Portal is a secure, HIPAA-compliant web-based platform that serves as a centralized hub for clinical information. Integration with various EHR systems enables real-time access to valuable patient insights within your workflow, providing a complete medical history without juggling separate systems. Quickly launch applications or perform patient searches within the portal to view key data like diagnoses, lab results, medication histories, and critical patient alerts.
Population Explorer
Population Explorer is a valuable tool within the WVHIN portal that lets healthcare providers review detailed patient encounter histories without any additional login. Robust clinical information, referrals, and controlled substance monitoring data can be filtered or summarized into a snapshot. CSS* Event Notification Delivery (CEND) enables real-time alerts that can be customized to monitor patient admissions and critical health changes, accelerating care.
*In 2016, the WVHIN joined Crisp Shared Services (CSS) as their technology infrastructure partner. (https://www.crispsharedservices.org/)
SDOH
Under the Social Needs tab of the WVHIN portal, SDOH screening assessments provide details about social determinants of health, including food insecurity, housing instability, and financial demographics. Sourced from ADT feeds related to ICD-10 codes, this data supports mandatory and voluntary SDOH reporting to assist with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. These assessments can help analyze community needs, inform care decisions, and personalize benefits for members.
Consent Tool
WVHIN’s consent management solution enables the secure exchange of substance use disorder (SUD) data protected under 42 CFR Part 2. Electronic signatures let patients consent to share confidential SUD data with their care team to optimize treatment, offering flexible expiration dates that give patients control over their information. Once providers register signed consent from a patient, their SUD data integrates seamlessly into existing clinical workflows.
Reports & Alerts
WVHIN allows participants to customize a variety of alerts, notifications, and demographic reports to receive real-time data and insights about their patients. Through CEND ADT notifications, smart alerts, updated demographic data, HL7 LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes)-coded lab files, WVSIIS (West Virginia Statewide Immunization Information System) immunization data, and Continuity of Care (CCD) documents, users can receive tailored push notifications to enable timely interventions, enhance patient outreach, and close critical gaps in care.