2. Patients Rights
• Each patient has the right to his or her own
personal health information
• The patient has the right to disclose any
information at their own discretion
• Each patient has right to be informed of this
facilities Ethical Code of Conduct
• Each patient has the right to his or her
PRIVACY!!!
3. What is the HIPAA???
• The Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
• A major goal of the Privacy Rule is to assure
that individuals’ health information is properly
protected while allowing the flow of health
information needed to provide and promote
high quality health care and to protect the
public's health and well being.
4. Fines and Penalties
for violating HIPAA standards
• Institutional reputation- loss of business and
profits
• Employee suspension or termination
• Loss of license to practice
• Civil fines
• Criminal fines and imprisonment
5. Let’s Make the Right Choice!!
• It is solely the responsibility of this staff to
adhere to all rules, laws, and regulations for
the protection of our patients health records
• Our patients privacy should be our number
one priority!!!!
• Overall, Let’s Make the Right Choice Staff!!!
6. References
• Groepl, J (2011). HIPAA standards. Retrieved
from www.ehow.com. March 22, 2012
• HIPAA Confidentiality and Privacy Training.
Retrieved from www.miami.edu. March 22,
2012
