Author Question: Which of the following are examples of incidental disclosures of client health information that are ... (Read 58 times)

go.lag · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following are examples of incidental disclosures of client health information that are permitted? Select all that apply.

A) A nurse working in a physician's office puts out a sign-in sheet for incoming clients.
B) Two nurses are overheard talking about a client through the door of an empty client room.
C) A nurse places a client chart in a holder on the examining room door with the name facing out.
D) A nurse leaves an x-ray on a light board in the hallway that leads to the examining rooms.
E) A nurse calls out the name of a client who is seated in the waiting room.

Question 2

Which of the following are examples of breaches of client confidentiality? Select all that apply.

A) A nurse discusses a client with a coworker in the elevator.
B) A nurse shares her computer password with a relative of a client.
C) A nurse checks the medical record of a client to see who should be called in an emergency.
D) A nurse updates the employer of a client regarding the client's return to work.
E) A nurse uses a computer to document a client's response to pain medication.

srodz · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, E

Permitted incidental disclosures of PHI include using sign-in sheets without the reason for visit; the possibility of a conversation being overheard if measures are taken to be private; placing a client chart on the door with the face pages facing inward; placing an x-ray on a light board as long as it is not unattended; calling the name of a waiting patient; and leaving appointment reminders on answering machines (provided only a minimal amount of information is given).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D

Nurses may use computers to document client data as long as they are not in a public area, and as long as the computer is shut down following the entries. A nurse can also check the medical record for a relative to call in case of an emergency. All the other examples are violations of client confidentiality.