A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about client confidentiality. Which of the following statements made by a nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
A. "I can discuss client information in the hallway outside a client's room." Discussing client information in a public or semi-public area is a violation of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). B. "I will need permission from a client to share health information with a relative." Under HIPAA, health information cannot be shared with family members unless the client gives explicit permission. C. "I can share a client's diagnosis with any member of the health care team." Information should only be shared with team members directly involved in the client's care. Not all healthcare workers need access to all client information. D. "I will need written permission from the provider to allow a client to access their electronic medical record." Clients have the right to access their medical records without needing provider permission. The facility may have specific procedures, but a provider cannot block access unless there is a legal or safety concern.