Intern Toolkit – HIPAA Safety FAQ
HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that protects sensitive patient health information (PHI). It sets rules for how medical information is stored, shared, and accessed.
No. The Intern Toolkit is designed to work entirely within your browser. It does not collect, transmit, or store any user data or medical information on a server.
Protected Health Information includes:
Patient names
Dates (birth, admission, discharge)
Medical Record Numbers (MRNs)
Phone numbers, addresses
Any health or treatment information that can be linked to an identifiable person
No. We strongly advise against entering patient names, initials, room numbers, or any other identifying information into the app. This ensures the app remains outside the scope of HIPAA and protects both you and your patients.
Any information you type is stored locally in your browser’s memory (using localStorage). This means:
It does not leave your device
It is not accessible to anyone else
You can delete it at any time by clearing your browser cache or using the “Reset” button in the app
Because the app does not store, transmit, or process PHI, it does not fall under HIPAA compliance requirements. However, we follow best practices for privacy and data safety.
If PHI is entered by mistake:
Click the “Reset” or “Clear” button to erase the content
Close the browser tab or clear your browser storage
Avoid sharing or saving the data elsewhere
Yes — as long as you do not include any PHI in the text. The copy and email tools are designed for personal notes or templates, not patient-specific data.
No. The Intern Toolkit is an independent, free educational tool. It is not affiliated with Epic, Cerner, or any hospital system.
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