In: Operations Management
Because of the huge potential for abuse, HIPAA and GINA both protect the use of __________ information in employment and insurance decisions.
If a patient is on a psychiatric unit of a hospital, it is permissible for that information to be released per telephone when a person calls in asking for that patient. Yes OR No
1) Protected health
Information about the employee is limited to medical tests. Employer must not make employment decisions on the basis of their health information and to ensure that HIPAA and GINA protect it. Protected health information includes individual medical records.
2) No
Such information cannot be disclosed to anyone. Usually the family, and close friends have the rights to get information but only after prior permission as they are directly involved in its care and only the relevant information is shared.