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.
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).
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