Question

10.) The unit manager is reviewing potential HIPPA confidentiality breaches with a new nurse. Which of the following are examples of potentially breaching confidentiality of a patient's health information? Select all that apply

a.) providing family member with code word for phone information access.

b.) sharing a password with a colleague

c.) failing to log off a computer on the nursing unit

d.) discussing patient information in a public area.

e.) sending a fax with an appropriate cover page stating confidential information.

Answer 1

A breach of confidentiality occurs when a patient's private information is disclosed to a third party without their consent. Nurses learn about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ibecause it is crucial to have a good understanding of patient privacy laws.Nurses must follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure that a patient's private records are protected from any unauthorized distribution.

(a)providing family member with code word for phone information access.

b.) sharing a password with a colleague

c.) failing to log off a computer on the nursing unit

d.) discussing patient information in a public area.

e.) sending a fax with an appropriate cover page stating confidential information.

All of the above are examples of potentially breaching confidentiality of a patient's health information .The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities, balances that protection with permitting the disclosure of personal health information needed for patient care and other important purposes only and above mentiontioned all voilates the law.