Task 3: Patient Safety and Trust

Western Governors University C801- Health Information Law and Regulations

A1) 1- The first mistake that was made in this scenario ensued when the nurse established an accidental airing of Mr. Stevens's health information by conversing with a colleague in front of another patient. The comment the nurse made about it not being her job whilst speaking about Mr. Stevens and simultaneously accompanying her patient, it would seem to imply that some employees have a nonchalant attitude about HIPAA and how colleagues treat one another. This company culture either individually or collectively should be discussed on this topic instantly before the conversations evolve to an uncontrollable environment where it is simply a norm to...