護理師下列哪項行為顯示其對 HIPAA 隱私規範有正確理解?
Which action by the nurse demonstrates understanding of HIPAA privacy regulations?
- ALeaving client charts open on the nursing station counter將病人病歷攤開放在護理站櫃檯
- BProviding patient information to a caller without verifying identity在未經核實身分的情況下向來電者提供病人資訊
- CLogging out of the computer terminal when leaving the workstation✓ 正解離開工作站時登出電腦終端機
- DDiscussing a client's condition with a friend who is also a nurse與也是護理師的朋友討論病人狀況
《健康保險流通與責任法案》(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, HIPAA)是美國的一項聯邦法律,旨在保護病人的個人健康資訊(Protected Health Information, PHI)的隱私和安全。任何醫療機構和相關人員都必須遵守 HIPAA 的規定。 核心原則是「保護病人隱私」。選項 C(離開電腦終端機時登出,Logging out of the computer terminal)是確保電子健康紀錄(Electronic Health Records, EHR)安全的關鍵措施。當護理師暫時離開工作站時,登出系統可防止未經授權的人員存取病人的敏感資訊,避免資訊洩漏。 選項 D(與朋友討論病人病情)嚴重違反 HIPAA,即使朋友也是護理師,未經病人授權也不能討論其病情。選項 A(將病人病歷攤開放在櫃檯)會將敏感資訊暴露給未授權人員,違反隱私規定。選項 B(在未核實身分的情況下向來電者提供病人資訊)同樣違反 HIPAA,可能導致 PHI 被不當獲取。這些行為都可能面臨法律處罰。
Logging out of the computer terminal when leaving the workstation is a key action that demonstrates understanding of HIPAA privacy regulations. This practice prevents unauthorized access to protected health information (PHI) and ensures the security of electronic health records.