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When you begin working in the healthcare environment, it will be important that you follow HIPAA regulations about patient confidentiality. Summarize four important factors to consider when complying with HIPAA.


Definitions:

Immunizations

Procedures that protect people from infections by introducing a substance that stimulates the body's immune response against disease-causing germs.

Drug Therapies

Treatments involving the prescription and administration of medications to treat various diseases and conditions.

Schedule II

A classification for drugs that have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence, as defined by the Controlled Substances Act in the United States.

Morphine

A powerful opiate analgesic medication derived from opium, used to relieve severe pain.

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