Question

A registered nurse is explaining the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations to a student nurse. Which response by the student nurse regarding HIPAA regulations needs correction?

1) HIPAA allows access to electronic health records through user login information.
2) HIPAA protects the patient's personal health information and maintains confidentiality.
3) HIPAA allows health care professionals to print data about the patient's health information and identification for personal use.
4) HIPAA allows hospital staff to access the patient's health record after obtaining written consent from the patient.

Answer 1

HIPAA regulations do not allow health care professionals to print patient's health information and identification for personal use.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct response by the student nurse regarding HIPAA regulations that needs correction is number 3. HIPAA does not allow health care professionals to print data about the patient's health information and identification for personal use.