The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library - located in Ross Hall next to the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro stop - serves the patrons, students, and staff affiliated with the George Washington University Medical Center
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is a set of guidelines meant to protect the privacy of patient information in a variety of situations (treatment, research, billing, etc.). HIPAA came about partly as an answer to the increasing reliance on electronic medical records and the resulting concerns as to how to ensure that this information is dealt with in a safe manner that protects the patient.
To help you learn more about HIPAA, there is a training module (several powerpoint presentations and a quiz) available through Blackboard for those affiliated with the George Washington University Medical Center. If you are required to undergo this HIPAA certification, follow these steps:
There are numerous ways of getting help with your library-related research questions:
Himmelfarb Library provides remote access to nearly all databases, electronic journals, and electronic textbooks. To use electronic resources from off-campus, please login to VPN (GWireless) using your GW NetID (e.g. the same login/password that you use for your GWMail).
Complete instructions:
The Himmelfarb Library offers a wide variety of copying and printing services that can be charged to your GWorld card:
There are numerous courses offered at the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library covering a wide range of topics including: Excel, Refworks, Blackboard, Powerpoint, Access, and More!
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