Question

Carson accidentally leaves a patient record open on his computer when he goes home. Several people in the office read

his screen, including the janitor, a medical supplier, and other patients. Has Carson committed a HIPAA violation?
Yes because he failed to protect a patient's records.
No because he did not leave the patient's record open on purpose.
Yes because he purposefully disclosed a patient's records.
No because only people inside the office viewed the patient's record,

Answer 1

yes because he failed to protect a patients record

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