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anshika · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Hospital managers have emphasized the need for care providers to adhere to the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Which of the following actions may violate HIPAA?

A) A nurse communicates a client's medical history to another care provider electronically.
B) A nurse discusses a client's treatment plan without first eliciting the client's input.
C) A nurse discusses a client's prognosis with a visitor without obtaining the client's permission.
D) A nurse fails to make copies of a client's medical record before transferring the client to a new care facility.

Question 2

An adult male client has been admitted to the psychiatric care facility on an involuntary basis. In addition to being diagnosed as mentally ill, what is the main criterion for involuntary admission?

A) The client poses a danger to himself or others.
B) The client has a poor prognosis for recovery.
C) The client has not responded favorably to previous treatments.
D) The client lacks an adequate support system.

lkoler · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Discussing a client's case with a noncare provider without obtaining permission is a violation of privacy and goes against the provisions of HIPAA. HIPAA allows for electronic communication and client input does not have to be obtained at every stage of care planning. A facility does not necessarily have to make copies of client records prior to transfer.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
To deprive a person of liberty by involuntary commitment is a serious matter, and the legal protections are strict. Before involuntary commitment, clear and convincing evidence must be used as the standard of proof in a civil hearing to determine if a person is mentally ill and dangerous to self or others.