Confidentiality

Theresa PierceMHA690: Health Care Capstone

Professor: Hwang-Ji LuFebruary 18th, 2016

Confidentiality 1. Done or communicated in confidence;

secret. 2. Entrusted with the confidence of

another: a confidential secretary. 3. Denoting confidence or intimacy: a

confidential tone of voice. 4. Containing information, the

unauthorized disclosure of which poses a threat to national security. ( Free Dictionary,2011)

Types of Information that is considered confidential? Name Address Gender Driver’s License number Birthplace Date of Birth Email Address

Why Confidentiality is Important?

Failure to properly secure business information can lead to loss of clients

Confidential information misused to commit illegal activity

Building and maintaining trust Open and Honest communication

between employees, clients

HIPAA HIPAA or Health Insurance Portability and

Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191.

Enacted on August 21, 1996 Act requires HHS to publicize standards

for electronic exchange, privacy, and security of health information

Privacy rules applies to health plans, health care clearinghouses, healthcare providers

References confidentiality. (n.d.) American Heritage®

Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. (2011). Retrieved February 18 2016 from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/confidentiality

Seigerst, G. (2011). HIPAA and What It Means to You. Ohio Nurses Review, 86(6),10-10 1p.

Wolper, L.F. (2011). Health care administration: Managing organized delivery systems(5th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.