If I would to guess the most common HIPAA violation is conversation regarding patient amongst co-workers. The discussion concerning a patient with certain condition, disease, or procedural case because it is interesting or peculiar with another co-worker are common. Discussion often occur in public places such as in the elevator, the hallway, or the cafeteria where patient’s family members, friends, or another patient are able overhear and identify the individual. It is human nature to gossip and be curious about an unknown subject. However, the discussion presents a HIPAA violation since he or she is identifying the patient through narrative. Even though workers attempt to keep patient confidentiality by omitting the patient’s name or pointing