A nurse has just completed training on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Which statement made by the nurse indicates that training has been successful?
1. "Faxing of information is prohibited by HIPAA."
2. "I need to verbally provide the patient with the privacy notice."
3. "I cannot discuss a patient's health history with family members without the patient's permission."
4. "Financial information relating to payment for services is not subject to the HIPAA regulations."
3. "I cannot discuss a patient's health history with family members without the patient's permission."
Explanation: 1. Faxing is permitted only with the permission of the patient.
2. It is mandated that all patients receive a privacy notice, which is a written statement that explains how healthcare information will be used and disclosed.
3. Discussing a patient's health history with family members is not permitted without the patient's permission.
4. Past, present, or future payment for the provision of healthcare is considered confidential and subject to the HIPAA regulations.
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