Question

activities provided in nursing homes help the patients to avoid *
2 points
bladder or bowel incontinence
problems with mobility
depression and cognitive decline
feeding problems
according to hipaa regulations, which of the following is true about a
hospital sharing patient information with other healthcare agencies?
2 points
the hospital must have written consent to do so
the hospital must have consent, but it can be oral or written
no consent is necessary as long as the information is relevant to the patients well-
being

Explanation:

For the first question, nursing home activities often aim to engage patients mentally and socially, which helps in preventing depression and cognitive decline. For the second question, according to HIPAA regulations, when a hospital shares patient information with other healthcare agencies, it must have written consent.

Answer:

1. depression and cognitive decline
2. The hospital must have written consent to do so