Information about a patient's status may not be disclosed to non–health care team members because:
A. legal and ethical obligations require health care team members to keep information strictly confidential.
B. regulations require health care institutions to document evidence of physical and emotional well-being.
C. reimbursement issues relating to patient care and procedures may be of concern.
D. a fragmentation of nursing and medical care procedures may be identified.
A
The Joint Commission requirements require documentation of physical and emotional well-being; however, HIPAA regulations must be strictly enforced. Reimbursement is linked to documentation; however, only authorized hospital personnel can view a patient care record. An audit may discover fragmentation between nursing and medical care.
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