Patient privacy and HIPAA in sterile processing
CRCST practice question · Professional Development & Human Relations
A technician overhears a coworker discussing a patient's diagnosis, using the patient's name, in the break room. What law is most relevant?
- A. HIPAA, which protects the privacy of patient health information
- B. OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- C. The Americans with Disabilities Act
- D. The Safe Medical Devices Act
Answer
A. HIPAA, which protects the privacy of patient health information
HIPAA protects identifiable patient health information, and staff should only discuss it as needed for their job. The other laws address worker safety, disability rights and device reporting.
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