ECPI University NUR NUR400 unit4 assignment - ALL ANSWERS ARE CORRECT

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1. Describe three key patient-privacy related concerns the typical hospital or other healthcare organizations face. For each, clearly describe the concern, the importance of each, and proposed penal... ties for failing to protect against these concerns.  Employees disclosing information – Employees' gossiping about patients to friends or coworkers is a HIPAA violation that can cost a practice a significant fine. Employees must be mindful of their environment, restrict conversations regarding patients to private places, and avoid sharing any patient information with friends and family.  Medical records mishandling – Another very common HIPAA violation is the mishandling of patient records. If a practice uses written patient charts or records, a physician or nurse may accidentally leave a chart in the patient's exam room available for another patient to see. Printed medical records must be kept locked away and safe out of the public's view.  Lack of training - One of the most common reasons for a HIPAA violation is an employee who is not familiar with HIPAA regulations. Often only managers, admi [Show More]

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