Which Example Demonstrates a Breach of Confidentiality and a Violation

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which example demonstrates a breach of confidentiality and a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996?

• A) Giving a report to the oncoming nurse in a conference room
• B) Discussing a patient's diagnosis with the patient's health care provider
• C) Providing patient information to the nursing assistant caring for the patient
• D) Sharing with other nurses in the cafeteria that a patient is HIV positive

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