NursFPX4040 Assessment 2 Hospice HIPPA Staff Update
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Hospice HIPPA Staff Update
What is protected health information (PHI)?
Protected Health Information (PHI) pertains to any information concerning a patient's medical background or current treatment, including identifying details like name, date of birth, social security number, or any other personal data that can be used to identify an individual. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services oversees overseeing HIPAA, which is an acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. “The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals' medical records and other personal health information and applies to health plans, healthcare clearing houses, and those healthcare providers that conduct certain healthcare transactions electronically”(Boyd et al., 2020). According to family hospice, hospice may
disclose your health information to a health oversight agency for activities such as audits,
civil, administrative or criminal investigations, inspections, licensure or disciplinary action, but only if the investigation is directly related to your receipt of health care or public benefits. The Hospice is required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information and to provide you with this Notice of its duties and privacy practices. The Hospice reserves the right to change its Notice.
What is privacy, security, and confidentiality?
Privacy encompasses the ability of patients to determine who can view their personal information, guaranteeing the confidentiality of private discussions. Security, on the other hand, focuses on implementing safeguards to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of
patient data, such as utilizing secure networks for transmitting electronic PHI. Confidentiality, as an ethical and legal duty, involves protecting personal data and refraining from sharing patient information with unnecessary parties.
Social Media Usage and PHI
The publication of a study in BMC Med Ethics has highlighted the occurrence of breaches in protected health information (PHI) every 62.5 hours. It is of utmost importance to emphasize that healthcare professionals must refrain from sharing patient information on social media platforms without obtaining proper consent unless they have explicit authorization from the patient or their legal guardian. “The possible consequences for violating HIPAA regulations include fines varying from$100 to as high as $50,000 for each violation committed. Moreover, a maximum yearly penalty of up to $1.5 millionmay also be imposed" (Rosenbloom et al., 2019)
Evidence-Based Strategies
To ensure effective management of social media, it is crucial to establish well-
defined policies that clearly identify breaches and specify the repercussions for violations (Cohen & Mello, 2018).
Staff education and training programs should cover both the institution's social media policy and HIPAA regulations to promote a comprehensive understanding of social media usage within the organization (Cohen & Mello, 2018).
By incorporating regular audits and monitoring, organizations can promptly identify and address any potential breaches arising from employees' social media activities
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Failing to lock your workstation could lead to a security breach, enabling unauthorized
individuals to access sensitive patient information. It is crucial to maintain confidentiality by
refraining from discussing patient care in public or with individuals outside the interdisciplinary
team, as well as protecting patient data. Disclosing treatment information about someone you
know to your spouse could result in a breach of confidentiality.
References
Boyd, Linda Bartolomucci, CDA,R.D.A., B.A. (2020). HIPAA Guidelines for the Dental Office.
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%3D27965 Rosenbloom, S. T., Smith, J. R., Bowen, R., Burns, J., Riplinger, L., & Payne, T. H. (2019).Updating HIPAA for the electronic medical record era. Journal of the American MedicalInformatics Association, 26(10), 1115-1119
Cohen, I. G., & Mello, M. M. (2018). HIPAA and protecting health information in the 21stcentury. Jama, 320(3), 231-232
Hippa
. Family Hospice. (2015, January 15). https://familyhospice.org/hippa/#:~:text=You%20may
%20request%20restrictions%20on,to%20agree%20to%20your%20request. 3
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