A nurse is using the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Which of the following situations is the nurse most likely in?
a. Counseling an employee that his insurance will remain the same after changing jobs
b. Supervising staff to ensure that all work has been completed
c. Adhering to client confidentiality when providing care
d. An employee takes additional time off of work to care for a sick family member
ANS: C
HIPAA states that staff must monitor and keep client records secure, and have mechanisms to transfer client information securely and appropriately. Counseling about insurance, supervising staff to make sure work has been completed, and taking additional time off of work is not part of HIPAA.
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