Are you accessing client’s personal health information (PHI) appropriately?
RNs and NPs are responsible for understanding and complying with legal and professional requirements regarding the access, use, collection, and disclosure of PHI? They are also expected to safeguard PHI, maintain their client’s privacy and confidentiality, and recognize the risks and consequences of privacy breaches. For guidance, consult the following CNNB resources:
Practice Guideline: Privacy and Confidentiality
Fact Sheet: How Much do You Know About Privacy Breaches?
Webinar: Privacy and Confidentiality