How would you support the resolution in this case with respect to the concepts learned so far in this course (text readings, discussions, lectures)?
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Each group shall navigate the U.S. Health and Human Services website (https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/compliance-enforcement/examples/index.html?language=es) to choose a case where a HIPAA violation was enforced. The group shall examine the case and write a Case Analysis addressing the following:
IState Hospital Sanctions Employees for Disclosing Patient’s PHI Covered Entity: Health Care Provider / General Hospital
Issue: Impermissible Disclosure
A nurse and an orderly at a state hospital discussed the HIV/AIDS status of a patient and the patient’s spouse within earshot of other patients without making reasonable efforts to prevent the disclosure. Upon learning of the incident, the hospital placed both employees on leave; the orderly resigned his employment shortly thereafter. Among other actions taken to satisfactorily resolve this matter, the hospital took further disciplinary action with the nurse, which included: documenting the employee record with a memo of the incident; one year probation; referral for peer review; and further training on HIPAA Privacy. In addition to corrective action taken under the Privacy Rule, the state attorney general’s office entered into a monetary settlement agreement with the patient
Solution(s) (15 points) How would you support the resolution in this case with respect to the concepts learned so far in this course (text readings, discussions, lectures)?
Do you have any personal experience(s) (anecdotes) that are relevant?
