What is the best reason to explain why leaving client charts out in plain view, where others can read the information, is wrong?
A. This is a violation of privacy standards mandated by the Health Insurance Porta-bility and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
B. Food or beverages could be spilled on the charts.
C. They might be accidentally thrown away.
D. The client might see it.
ANS: A
Federal laws protect the consumer against breaches of confidentiality. Medical records or por-tions of the medical record should never be left unattended in public view. Protected health in-formation (PHI) should be disclosed only to the minimum number of health professionals neces-sary to carry out the intended purpose. Clients have the right to access their medical records.
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