Who has the authority to enforce the Privacy Rule (HIPAA)?
a. The president c. The Office of Civil Rights
b. Agency for Healthcare Quality d. U.S. Department of Justice
C
The Privacy Rule, also known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), defines standards for protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal patient information. The Office for Civil Rights, which is located in the Health and Human Services division of the federal government, is responsible for enforcing the Privacy Rule.
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The student nurse refers to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and learns that the role of these personnel is to: a. supplement the staffing pattern when an RN is not available. b. aid the RN by performing simple, routine patient care tasks. c. replace the RN when the health care facility provides long-term care. d. provide patient teaching, allowing more direct care to be provided by the RN.
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1. Barrel. 2. Plunger. 3. Luer-Lok tip. 4. Slip tip.