An Ethical Guide to HIPAA Violation Employee Discipline

Help your Human Resources department figure out what to do in the event of a HIPAA violation. While each situation is different, there are consequences for breaking the law. This is why having clear guidelines and expectations for employee disciplinary actions is useful. Using this guide to determine HR policies can save you from headaches and confusion. Not only are the ramifications for HIPAA violations outlined, you don’t have to worry about if your actions are enough or too much.

This resource provides you with…

Cover Your Bases

It can be tricky to navigate what to do when a HIPAA violation happens. Obviously, you need to discipline the employee, but what should you do? This guide can help answer those questions.

React Appropriately

Trying to determine what is an appropriate amount of discipline for a HIPAA violation is difficult. The intensity of your reaction will depend on the offense. This guide can help you navigate you way.

Be Upfront

This guide is set up like a poster so you can be upfront with your employees about the consequences of their actions. Let them know exactly what could happen if they face a HIPAA violation.

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