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What does HIPAA stand for? |
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
= a federal law that protects confidential patient health information by limiting sharing if info to individuals directly responsible for caring for the patient and to those individuals specifically authorized by the patient. |
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In what 3 instances does HIPAA not apply (meaning the patient's confidential health information can be shared without a patient's consent & may be given to individuals who are not assigned to care for the patient) ? |
1) suspected child or elder abuse and/or neglect 2) when required by law (suspected Criminal Activity) 3) reportable communicable diseases designated by local of state agencies |
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The Patient Bill of Rights stipulates that all patients have a right to ____________________. |
= Humane care and treatment |
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What three elements are required in order to prove that a health care provider was "negligent"? |
The 3 Requirements to Prove Negligence: 1) Harm - the patient has to have been physically or psychologically injured by the act/lack of action. 2) Causation - demonstration of a direct link between the action (or inaction) and the harm 3) Breech of Duty - a violation of the standards of practice/facility protocol, |
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In order for Informed Consent to occur the individual must fully understand: |
The patient must understand:
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What is the nurse's role in ensuring that patients give Informed Consent? |
The Nurse's Role is to : 1) Serve as Witness to the Patient signing the consent form 2) Reinforce previous teaching (the nurse should not provide any NEW info or teaching) 3) Advocate for Patient's Rights (by ensuring that the patient truly understands the procedure, the benefits & risks, and alternative treatments) |
