TrueShred is your best option for medical document shredding in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. We specialize in HIPAA-compliant shredding and secure patient record destruction. Storing medical records beyond their legal retention periods creates compliance risks you can avoid with our services. We work with hospital systems, clinics, medical centers, laboratories, private healthcare practitioners, and all HIPAA-covered entities.
Contact TrueShred today to learn more about our medical document shredding services in the DMV region.
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Why Healthcare Providers in the DMV Trust TrueShred
TrueShred stands out as the most reputable provider of information destruction services across the DMV region. We train and certify our specialists on all aspects of HIPAA record compliance. Customers appreciate our straightforward pricing.
Here are some reasons why DMV customers prefer TrueShred.
- We hold a AAA certificate from the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) for patient record destruction.
- TrueShred implements 100% HIPAA-compliant processes for all covered entities.
- Our services are available for on-site or off-site document shredding.
- We apply chain of custody techniques to all our services.
- Our DMV clients include clinics, doctors’ offices, and hospitals.
Medical Document Shredding Services for Healthcare Facilities
We provide secure and verifiable information destruction services. TrueShred takes pride in offering comprehensive solutions, including mobile shredding and special containers for document collection. Our services focus on delivering full compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Here are the medical shredding services we provide.
- Certificates of destruction
- On-site shredding
- Off-site shredding
- One-time shredding
- Safe X-ray film disposal
On-Site Shredding Services
This is one of our most popular HIPAA compliance services. You can set the shredding schedule and assign observers to ensure the chain of custody remains intact. We conduct the destruction inside our vehicles.
Off-Site Shredding Services
When you have bulk quantities of medical records to destroy, our off-site shredding services deliver compliance and convenience. You can bring documents to our secure facility and transfer the chain of custody for maximum savings. Alternatively, we can pick up bulk records for your convenience.
Scheduled and One-Time Shredding Options
Our one-time shredding option puts you in control of retention periods. If you prioritize efficiency, we offer recurring mobile, on-site, and off-site destruction that you can schedule accordingly. Curbside shredding is very popular among DMV customers.
Patient Record and X-Ray Disposal
We can destroy all medical records, including intake forms, charts, billing statements, and X-ray films. Our heavy-duty equipment can securely destroy everything from binders to plastic covers. We coordinate the recycling of X-ray film scraps with specialty partners.
Certificate of Destruction
Proper disposal of HIPAA records is not complete until we issue a certificate of destruction. We follow all NAID guidelines when issuing certificates. Your compliance team can keep these certificates for audits and investigations.
Protect Patient Privacy With Trusted Medical Shredding Services
Our commitment to HIPAA compliance and data privacy is your advantage. We strongly focus on delivering professional and secure healthcare shredding services in the DMV region.
Contact TrueShred today to schedule DMV medical document shredding today.
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(888) 750-8783
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Document Shredding
Our office staff and document handling specialists get many questions about hospital document destruction. Don’t hesitate to contact TrueShred with inquiries about our services. Here are four topics we get many questions about:
Is TrueShred’s service HIPAA compliant?
We take our HIPAA-compliant shredding services very seriously. Our NAID AAA certification guarantees your patient records remain under chain of custody until destruction. Beyond HIPAA, our services comply with other laws and regulations, including FACTA, EEA, SOX, GDPR, and the Patriot Act.
What types of healthcare facilities do you serve?
Our services are available to all HIPAA-covered entities. Most of our clients in the medical sector provide inpatient and outpatient services. We serve hospitals, clinics, private practitioners, laboratories, insurance agencies, medical supply companies, and others.
Do you provide certificates of destruction?
We issue legally binding HIPAA certificates of destruction for your records. The certificate outlines our hospital document destruction methods, which are secure and irreversible. Our certificate issuance process follows NAID recommendations. You can incorporate our certificates into your internal audit trails for inspectors and regulators.
Can you shred both paper documents and X-rays?
Yes, our healthcare shredding services in the DMV region include images on X-ray films. We separate X-ray records and securely shred all sensitive patient information. TrueShred works with various recycling partners, including companies that specialize in extracting silver from X-ray film scraps. The remaining Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) scraps go through a separate disposal and recycling process.
