NURS-FPX 4040 Assessment 2 rachel revised.pptx

descripes the HIPAA poicy in healthcare

1. Protected Health Information Best Practices Student’s Name Institution, Department Code: Course Instructor Due Date

2. Introduction Telehealth provides health care, education, and information using remote technologies. Telehealth allows patients to access healthcare services from a remote facility or home. Telehealth has also enhanced the reduction of hospitalization rates During telehealth services, it is crucial to ensure that privacy and confidentiality are protected Telehealth providers should be informed of the need to incorporate and uphold HIPAA policy

3. What is PHI? Protected patient information (PHI) ensures that patient information is protected during telehealth services ensuring privacy and confidentiality is maintained by preventing breaches Telehealth providers should protect medical records, patient consultations, and communication Moreover, patients receiving telehealth services must be provided with relevant information concerning their PHI

4. Context-specific considerations. Healthcare facilities need to embrace healthcare technology such as telehealth. Telehealth allows the provision of healthcare Health education Health information using remote technologies They include live video conferencing and remote patient monitoring

5. HIPAA Overview HIPAA is a federal healthcare policy enacted to ensure that patient health information is well protected. Telehealth providers should be informed on the need to incorporate and uphold HIPAA policy during the provision of care through telehealth services Increase in patient data breaches Telehealth providers should also understand the associated consequences of breaching.

6. Social Media Concerns in Telehealth Anecdotes, screenshots, and discussions about telehealth sessions are some of the risks that can easily violate HIPAA guidelines. Sharing patient updates and information or discussing the challenges and outcomes of telehealth sessions Inappropriate use of social media platforms can eliminate the confidence and trust between the patient and telehealth providers.

7. The Risk. Telehealth providers are not allowed to share patient information through Anecdotes, screenshots, and discussions about telehealth sessions. Telehealth providers should ensure that they uphold and adhere to the HIPAA regulations. The breach of patient information is against HIPAA policy and results in lawsuits.

8. Guidelines for Social Media Platform Use Telehealth providers in healthcare systems are not allowed to share or discuss patient outcomes, procedures, or conditions on social media platforms. Telehealth providers are responsible for ensuring that they respect the privacy and confidentiality of the patient. Moreover, telehealth leaders should understand the associated implications of breaching HIPAA policy.

9. Conclusion Telehealth providers should adhere to HIPAA regulations and guideline It fosters promoting patient trust and safety in the telehealth setting Safeguarding telehealth patient information fosters maintaining professionalism Telehealth providers should ensure that they protect the confidentiality and privacy of the telehealth patients

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