OCR Changes Timeline for Documentation Submission

In response to feedback from the early recipients of the OCR random audits they have updated the timeline requirement associated with the documentation submission at the start of the audit process.  Originally 10 business days were allowed for organizations to collect and forward the information requested in the Notification Letter.  That has now been changed to 15 business days giving organizations an additional week to meet this requirement.  That should make it much easier for organizations to accomplish this task, but it is still not enough time for those who are not ready or do not have their documentation organization.  Every little bit helps though, so this is positive step in the right direction.

2 Responses to “OCR Changes Timeline for Documentation Submission”

  1. Mac – Thank you for posting this information. Has OCR published this change on its website, or elsewhere, or has this been announced through less formal channels?

    • Kathryn:

      Thanks much for your comment and question. OCR’s Linda Sanches actually announced this change to the protocol in her summary presentation at the OCR/NIST conference on June 6, 2012. I will forward you her presentation to the email that you provided. Hope this helps! Stephanie