HCA-330 Hospital Policy (2)

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Jamie Miller HIPAA-Related Issues HCA-330 Instructor: Cassie Clinton The administrator has a duty to ensure HIPPA laws are being upheld. They will be responsible for the implementation of such policies. The staff must have a good understanding of HIPPA-related issues, as HIPPA violations are serious. There is a strict set of rules that dictate who can view and receive data. The consequences of any violation can have a negative impact on any organization. The Office of Civil Rights can investigate and issue substantial fines for HIPPA violations. A patient has a right to privacy and dignity. The security officer will enforce the following policy. This policy is designed to provide solutions and avoid any violations. Training staff in these laws and policies is essential to be compliant with the laws. Solving all HIPPA related issues in a timely manner ensures the privacy breaches are promptly delt with. 1) In accordance with HIPPA rules, the medical office will maintain patient confidentiality, and uphold patient rights. One person will oversee HIPPA security oversite, this will be the HIPPA security officer.

2) Regular training will take place for all staff. HIPPA training and compliance is vital to avoiding violations and hefty financial penalties. Meeting national standards and maintaining certifications as well as total compliance will be the responsibility of the HIPPA security officer. This will establish standards and prevent any breaches of confidentiality. 3) Staff must report any issues of HIPPA violations in a timely manner. Managers must report any terminations, investigations, accusations, or violations to the security officer within 24 hours. 4) All patient reports of HIPPA violations will be investigated. The accused person must be on leave during the investigation. Once the investigation is complete, the staff members will have a conference of the findings. The security officer and the administrator will be present. All individuals must comply with an investigation. 5) All medical documents must be kept in the privacy of the person caring for the patient. Tablets, medical charts, and any other form of patient data, electronic or not, must be out of public view. If you move onto another patient, you must log off the patient's chart. The primary purpose is to protect the patient's confidential data. Leaving any information out in the sight of others is a violation.

6) No conversations about patients' medical data, files, or visit will be discussed outside of the patient rooms. This ensures no other persons, patients or staff will have access to such information. Monitoring conversation about patient's records is essential to compliance. Sanction: It will be the role of the HIPPA security officer to ensure compliance. Any violation can result the following HIPPA violations are serious, and any type of violation (First Offense) will result in a forty-eight- hour suspension, with no pay. A second violation will result in automatic termination. The administration has an ethical and moral obligation to protect our patients. The HIPPA laws are there to protect the Indvidual's medical records and information including past, present, and future, as well as all forms of payment. This is protected and very confidential information. We want to ensure the creation of a fair and ethical environment. Having a successful implementation of the policy will ensure HIPPA compliance and assure the organization is free of any violations. This policy may be amended at any time as the Federal and State laws change. This is where we can apply faith to practice. Scripture states “And above all things have fervent love for one another.” (1 Peter 4:8 NKJV) Healthcare administrators/managers are obligated to deal with ethical issues from a faith-based perspective. On page 23, our textbook states “The goal is for the community of God’s people to corporately reflect the character of God” (Rae, S. B. (2016). We want to protect the patient's privacy and dignity. From a Christian perspective the HIPPA laws and a faith-based practices align perfectly. I do not see any conflict

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with ethics. Bringing Jesus to the world one day at a time, can uplift the moral of the facility, protect patients, and help write the very policies that govern such organizations. WORKS CITED 1 Peter 4:8 NKJV (2022). Retrieved from Bible Hub: https://biblehub.com/1_timothy/5-8.htm Rae, S. B. (2016). Introducing Christian ethics: A short guide to making moral choices

HCA-330 Hospital Policy (2)

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