portfolio against HIPPA? https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505025 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:04:28 GMT Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:11:05 GMT Copyright © 2012 Ophthalmic Photographers' Society portfolio against HIPPA? https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505025 https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505025 Hello all,


Do you require seeing a portfolio of personal and ophthalmic images when hiring? I have had some say they cannot bring a portfolio as this is against patient confidentiality.

Thoughts everyone?

Cynthia

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:26:06 GMT https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505038 https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505038 Cynthia,

I have had photographers bring/submit portfolios when interviewing but that was quite some time ago before HIPPA.

No prospective employees have submitted portfolios since the onset of HIPPA.

I don't think this should be an issue if all patient info is omitted or obscurred.

bob

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:43:06 GMT Agree https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505075 https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505075 Hi Cynthia,

I would tend to agree with GP.

When you off load an FC/FA image from a capture computer, into a sub-folder for either, use in a study, or use for a lecture/talk, power point presentation, certifications, etc, the patient information is usually not forwarded along to the new folder. 

This is certainly the case for OIS/Merge software which we have in both offices.  The eye in question information (OD/OS) is readable, and some fictitious 32 number/letter sequence from the imaging software is readable, however, no mention of last or first name of the subject.

I would be quite impressed if the candidate sent you a link to their fundus photo portfolio, or, gave you something to download from a USB stick that represents the quality of their work.

Let us know what you decide, and, if it was helpful in their evaluation.

Best,

Jim

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:34:32 GMT https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505083 https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505083 That's a bit surprising to me. Unless the images contained protected health information or patient identification, their use in a portfolio does not violate HIPPA regs. The only scenario that might be difficult would be full-face external photographs.

I would definitely require a portfolio when considering a candidate for a position here as an imager (unless I already knew the candidate's work from publications or presentation).

I would expect any competent imager to know how to export de-identified images for a portfolio (or exhibit submission, publication, presentation, etc). The CRA & OCT-C certifications require de-identified images. There are several methods of doing this. Being able to demonstrate the ability to export & present de-identified photos is equally important as the quality of the images in judging a potential hire.

Besides, I love to look at good photos!

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:46:01 GMT https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505085 https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505085 Unless there is identifiable PHI on the image itself I don't see a conflict. 

 

Our Residents use images all of the time, as well as framed and mounted images throughout the Department.

 

If hiring an imager, I would require a portfolio.  I would be most impressed if it were presented digitally in some iPad or computer format...

 

Denice

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:46:54 GMT https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505096 https://www.opsweb.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=505096 I am not in the position of hiring prospective imagers, but I know it would be VERY hard to hire someone without seeing examples of their work first.  Claiming HIPPA regulations sounds like a cop out to me. We all know there are many ways to remove any identifying info that may be included with our images... Besides, if someone can give me a patient name just by looking at a picture of a nevus, an FA or OCT, they should be headlining in Vegas or picking lottery numbers.

Now if we're talking about external images, ones that include a partial or full face... then I can understand HIPPA issues. Otherwise, I can't imagine going for a job and blaming HIPPA for not bringing my best images.

The only exceptions I would make would be if the prospective hire was a well known imager that has proven themselves within our professional circle.

My 2 cents...

Gary

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