Which is a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996?
A. Nurse discussing the person's case with his or her friend
B. Nurse reporting a case of TB to the health department
C. Nurse reporting a case of child abuse to the Department of Human Services
D. Nurse discussing the person's case with his or her physician
Answer (2)
The only violation of HIPAA among the options is the nurse discussing the patient's case with a friend. Other actions, such as reporting cases to health authorities or discussing the case with healthcare professionals, are allowed and necessary for public health and patient safety. Maintaining patient confidentiality is paramount, except in specific legal situations. ;
The only violation of HIPAA among the options is the nurse discussing the patient's case with a friend. Actions like reporting cases of TB or child abuse to the proper authorities and discussing with the physician are permissible. Maintaining patient confidentiality is vital, except under specific legal conditions.
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