There’s so much to know about when and where to discuss PHI and who to share it with. It can be a challenge to remember all of these steps when on the job and your primary focus is on providing immediate care. With this resource, avoid the struggle.
While it might not be illegal if people overhear hospital conversations, what you talk about can impact if it results in a violation. Nurses need to do everything they can to ensure they maintain patient confidentiality.
Keep a poster in your office reminding everyone that passes about patient confidentiality. Remind doctors what they should and should not do to protect patient confidentiality. This visual reminder will help prevent future violations.
