Assessment 02 – Protected Health Information
For this assessment, you will prepare a two-page interprofessional staff update on HIPAA and appropriate social media use in health care. Before you complete the detailed instructions in the courseroom, first select one of the settings below that will become the focus of your interprofessional staff update. After you have selected one of the two settings below, return to the courseroom to review the assessment instructions and grading rubric prior to completing your assessment.
• Telehealth Services: o Context: Telehealth involves providing health care remotely via video
conferencing or phone calls. With the rise of digital health, there’s an increased risk of breaches if platforms aren’t secure.
o Social Media Concern: Screenshots, anecdotes, or discussions about telehealth sessions can easily violate HIPAA regulations.
• Research Institutions and Clinical Trials:
o Context: These institutions conduct medical research and clinical trials. Participants’ data is collected, analyzed, and stored, often involving sensitive health information.
o Social Media Concern: Sharing research progress, participant anecdotes, or even general observations can inadvertently disclose confidential information.