CHS will permit an individual to request access to inspect or copy the PHI in the designated record set.  Such a request must be written and the individual will be required to sign a CHS Request to Inspect and Copy Form. The written request must be presented or mailed to the CHS Privacy Officer for action.

CHS must act on such a request within 30 days of the request. Such action may include:

1. If granted, either in whole or part, CHS must inform the patient of the acceptance
2. If denied, either in whole or part, CHS must inform the patient of the denial

If the request for access to PHI includes information not maintained within CHS or accessible to CHS, CHS must take action within 60 days. 

If the time limits are unable to be met, CHS may extend the time for action by 30 days by providing the individual with written notice stating the reasons for delay and the date by which CHS will complete the action requested.  CHS may have only one such extension per request for action.