AW: [ RadSafe ] Central Dose registry

[Sandy Perle]

On 25 Aug 2005 at 10:47, Herren, Roy WS. wrote:

> How do these various national registries differentiate between people
> with the same first and last names, i.e. do they have a national
> identification number, etc?  Presuming the use of a unique
> identification number, how is the number kept confidential?  Do most
> US facilities utilize workers Social Security numbers, or do they have
> a unique in-house identification numbering system?  Is there a US
> governmental organization that consolidates information from the
> various private Dosimetry Corporations and public institutions that
> have their own Dosimetry programs, and maintains a national registry?

Every registry has some identification number. In the USA, PADS 
relies on the SSN. While SSN need not be required in the USA, NRC as 
well as many states have the requirement that the facility must be 
able to identify and differentiate one individual from another. HIPPA 
Rules apply. Confidentiality is assured, be it electronic or hard-
copy.

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