Assignment: HIPAA And Mandated Reporters

Assignment: HIPAA And Mandated Reporters
Assignment: HIPAA And Mandated Reporters
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Healthcare providers are mandated by law to protect patients’ confidentiality. According to HIPAA, there are severe repercussions for healthcare providers who disclose patients’ information without their consent.
Part I
Use the link below or other resources to answer the following questions.
What does HIPAA stand for?
Summarize a major goal of the privacy rule.
What is the HIPAA Security Rule, and why is it important?
What is a covered entity?
Who is covered under the Privacy Rule?
List and describe protected health information and individually identifiable health information.
Describe the major purpose of the privacy rule.
When can a covered entity disclose or use protected health information?
What does TPO stand for?
List other situations in which a covered entity may disclose protective health information without a patients’ consent and to whom?
Describe the privacy practice notice.
What are the penalties and repercussions for individuals who violate a patient’s confidentiality?
Part II
Now answer the following questions:
What is a mandated reporter? Who are considered mandated reporters?
What specifically does confidentiality mean?
What are the consequences for healthcare workers if they release patients’ health information without their consent?