Explain HIPAA guidelines as it relates to patient privacy and confidentiality.

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Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

Recognize how federal and state healthcare legislation and regulations including the Patient Bill of Rights Act play an important role with the delivery of health care services.
Determine needs for accurate and appropriate documentation and reporting.
Perform risk management procedures.
Identify and respond to issues of confidentiality.
Perform within legal and ethical boundaries.
Course outcome addressed in this Assignment:

HS210-4: Explain HIPAA guidelines as it relates to patient privacy and confidentiality.

Professional Competency Outcome:

PC 2.3: Demonstrate integrity through the application of relevant codes of conduct and social responsibility within one’s profession.