2. HIPPA is the Healthcare Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1996.
It was set in place to protect the
confidentiality of patient’s medical
information.
3. Many of those were high profile patients.
A training program needs to be set in place to
educate employees.
4. I would begin with meetings
to let the employees know of
the hospitals plans to go
through HIPPA and privacy
trainings.
I would then divide the
department into groups and
put the management teams in
charge of the training and
monitoring the employees.
5. It would be mandatory
for every individual to
attend a class run by
department managers
describing the HIPPA
laws and the policies in
the hospital about
patient confidentiality.
A test at the end of the
class would be
required to prove
employee participation
and understanding on
the topic.
6. I would require employees to sign a notice,
promising that they will not violate the privacy
laws.
7. The least severe penalty is $100 per violation and
$25,000 for repeat violators.
The most severe violation occurs when an individually
unknowingly divulges patient information and does
nothing to correct it. These fines can cost $50,000 to
1.5 million dollars.
8. I would encourage those who see other
employees violating the privacy of patients, to
come forward. Promising on the job protection
against retaliation.
The privacy of patients it of utmost importance
as it directly affects the reputation and successes
of the hospital.
9. Associated Press (2008). Report: Over 120 UCLA Hospital Staff
Saw Celebrity Health Records; Found at:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/2008/08/06/report-over-120-
ucla-hospital-staff-saw-celebrity-health-records/
