True or false?
Two students are visiting a home health patient. When the students arrive at the patient's home, a neighbor approaches the students and asks how the patient is doing. One student replies"I'm sorry I can't share any information.This action is a violation of HIPAA policy.
True.
True.
This action is a violation of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) policy. The HIPAA privacy rule restricts healthcare professionals from disclosing any personal health information without the patient's consent. Even though the neighbor may be well-intentioned, sharing any information about the patient's health condition would be a breach of confidentiality. It is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of and comply with HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and maintain trust.