aybe you want to prepare yourself just in case you ever commit a violation in the future. Or, potentially you’ve already breached HIPAA and want to know what to expect before you receive your penalty. Either way, the ultimate question is, “Can you go to jail for a HIPAA violation?”
Social Media Consent Form for Patients: What Should You Include?
Hospital Visitor Policy: People, Purpose, Practices
Do doctors talk about their patients? Yes.
HIPAA Need to Know Basis: What, When, How
A need-to-know basis is sort of a requirement for healthcare organizations according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). I say, “sort of” because that verbiage isn’t explicitly included within the law itself. Yet, it’s a best practice, and that phrasing makes what’s written out within the law much more understandable.
6 Reasons To Use Online Healthcare Compliance Training
How Do Nurses Ensure Patient Confidentiality is Maintained?
Bad Blood: Can a Family Member Violate HIPAA?
Inappropriate Use of Social Media in Healthcare
Unfortunately, not everyone follows suitable behavior on social media platforms. This could be at work, online when communicating with patients, or even on personal accounts outside of the workplace. Here are situations of inappropriate use of social media in healthcare that your practice needs to avoid.