1. Read: Discussion Background Patient confidentiality is essential to delivering effective patient treatment. HIPAA laws and healthcare provider-specific polices are in place to protect patient confi

1. Read: Discussion Background Patient confidentiality is essential to delivering effective patient treatment. HIPAA laws and healthcare provider-specific polices are in place to protect patient confidentiality. However, breaches can and do occur. For this discussion, use the HIPAA Journal website to research common or recent HIPAA violations that have jeopardized patient confidentiality. Use the information you learn to […]

AACN Essential Self Assessment

Week 2: AACN Essentials Self-Assessment and Patient-Centered Care 11 unread reply.11 reply. Download the Week 2 Self-Assessment of the AACN Essentials (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Follow the directions on the form. Note your total score. Next, review this article: Kramer, M., Schmalenberg, C., Maguire, P., Brewer, B., Burke, R., Chmielewski, L., … […]