Triage PHI removal strips the 18 HIPAA Safe Harbor IDs (45 CFR §164.514(b)) from the write-up a nurse makes when sorting a remote contact. anonym.plus runs offline and keeps the symptom detail and urgency call that hold the value.
When this applies
A nurse logs who called, what they reported, and how urgent it was. It names the caller and a callback number. Strip those to teach.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Bring the write-up into anonym.plus on your device.
- It marks the caller name, number, and any places.
- Symptom detail and the urgency rating stay in place.
- Swap each ID for a clear label, or hide it.
- Save the clean file on your device.
What you need to provide
- The note (TXT, DOCX, PDF, or pasted text).
- An operator: Replace keeps it readable.
- Optional allow-list for urgency scoring terms.
PHI entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | caller Aiko Tan → [PATIENT] |
| Contact | PHONE_NUMBER | callback 808-555-0119 → [PHONE] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | called 02:15 → [TIME] |
| Location | LOCATION | “at home in Kailua” → [PLACE] |
| Names | PERSON | assessing nurse → [STAFF] |
| Record IDs | MEDICAL_RECORD_NUMBER | case 80921 → [CASE_ID] |
Compliance achieved
- Strips all 18 ID classes for HIPAA Safe Harbor (45 CFR §164.514(b)).
- Runs offline — no BAA for the tool.
- Working files are kept safe with AES-256-GCM.
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Limitations & cautions
Such notes are written under time pressure and are often terse. A partial name or an inline place can hide in one line, so review the flags. A rare symptom plus a small town can re-identify even after direct IDs go.
Frequently asked questions
Is the urgency rating affected?
No. The symptom detail and the urgency call stay word for word. Only the IDs change, so it still teaches well.
Are bystander or caller-relative names removed?
Yes. Anyone named in the file can be flagged and swapped, not just the patient.
Can I clean a batch of triage notes?
Yes. Point the tool at a folder for steady local work.