Patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA laws is of utmost importance. Disclosing patient information without consent can result in termination, fines, and legal action preventing future work in healthcare. Healthcare workers must protect patient privacy, follow all state and federal regulations, and pass regular quizzes on HIPAA laws to maintain their credentials.

1. CONFIDENTIALITY
Khalisah Harris
MHA690: Health Care Capstone (MNL1335A)
Instructor: Jeanette Pack
08/29/2013

2. HIPAA
• No matter who it is, whether it
is a celebrity or not; patient
privacy and confidentiality is a
top priority. You must know
and understand that a patients
information is TOP SECRET!!!
• You must follow state and
governement regulations by
respecting patient information.
Disregarding this law can end
in termination, fines, and
possible legal action to ban
you from working in healthcare
again.

3. QUIZ REQUIREMENTS
• In order to keep your
credentials and
position; you will also
be required to take
quarterly quizes on
past and or any
updated HIPAA laws
and regulations.