Ethics of Nurses Jessica Voorhees HCA322 Eugene Elliott January 14, 2013 Ethics of Nurses The Code of Ethics was designed as a measuring stick for healthcare workers to compare their actions against. “The Code of Ethics also incorporates standards of ethical behavior governing individual behavior, particularly when that conduct directly relates to the role and identity of the healthcare executive.” (A.C.H.E., 2012). Today’s health care system and its professionals are receiving
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Communication Paper HCS/490 Marilyn Serra 2/6/2012 Electronic Medical Records refers to a paperless, digital and computerized system of maintaining patient data, designed to increase the efficiency and reduce documentation errors by streamlining the process. Implementing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is a complex, expensive investment that has created a demand for Healthcare IT professionals and accounts for a growing segment of the healthcare workforce. Effective implementation of EMR
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References section consistent with APA guidelines. Term Definition How It Is Used in Health Care Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Passed in August 1996, the original intent was to prohibit individuals from losing insurance coverage because of pre-existing conditions when changing employers. Also HIPAA protects patient privacy by disclosing who has access to private health information. Additionally HIPAA reduces fraud by outlining punishment for privacy violators and preventing unlawful
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HIPAA and Social Media Lolita Stanton January 27, 2013 National Louis University HCL 430 Social media has taking the world by storm. Face book, My Space, Twitter, and many more are connecting people of the world to one another. In the article “Social Media and HIPAA Compliance”, the author takes a look at the rules that govern HIPAA and social media. HIPAA is an abbreviation for the Health Insurance Portability and
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textbook. Cite your sources in the References section consistent with APA guidelines. Term | Definition | How It Is Used in Health Care | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act | “The HIPAA Privacy Rule, which protects the privacy of individually identifiable health information; the HIPAA Security Rule, which sets national standards for the security of electronic protected health information; the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, which requires covered entities and business associates
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Evolution of Health Care Information Systems Looking back twenty 1990’s and now in 2010 health care has changed extremely. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) did not exist until 1996. HIPAA made it possible for everyone to qualify for health insurance and setting privacy and they established health information standards and regulation. Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) had a reputation of poor quality of care and the 90’s were the beginning of a major transformation
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ram4577X_ch03.qxd 4/16/04 11:50 Page 37 Legal and Ethical Issues in Medical Practice, Including HIPAA AREAS OF COMPETENCE 2003 Role Delineation Study CLINICAL Fundamental Principles ɀ Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control ɀ Comply with quality assurance practices Patient Care ɀ Coordinate patient care information with other health-care providers GENERAL Legal Concepts ɀ Perform within legal and ethical boundaries ɀ Prepare and maintain medical records ɀ Document
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consistent with APA guidelines. |Term |Definition |How It Is Used in Health Care | |Health Insurance Portability and |Health Insurance Portability and |HIPAA requires the confidential handling | |Accountability Act |Accountability Act of 1996, also known as |and protection of protected health | | |HIPAA was signed by President
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consistent with APA guidelines. |Term |Definition |How It Is Used in Health Care | |Health Insurance Portability and |Health Insurance Portability and |HIPAA requires the confidential handling | |Accountability Act |Accountability Act of 1996, also known as |and protection of protected health | | |HIPAA was signed by President
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EDUCATION One of the biggest challenges with electronic health information systems is maintaining the security of the data. As a healthcare organization, patient privacy and confidentiality must be ensured. State and federal mandates such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) require that physician-patient privacy be maintained. Security Rule, 45, CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164 governs the requirements for requirements for the minimum-security necessary to protect electronic
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