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If you suspect PHI has been used or disclosed for an

unauthorized purpose, even if it is done mistakenly, what
should you do? (Select all that apply)
Report it to the Privacy Office Immediately.
Ask a colleague for their opinion.
Threaten to report the colleague who did this to law enforcement.
Do nothing

1 Answer

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Contact the person or entity responsible for the disclosure, ask them to retrieve the disclosed records, and request that whoever received them destroy their copies. The responsible party may be willing to help you in the event that an error has occurred.
Contact HHS to describe the alleged incident and request an investigation. If HHS uncovers any HIPAA violations, the agency may warn or discipline the person responsible for the disclosure, or refer the matter to the Department of Justice for prosecution.
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