Question

which of the following is considered a hipaa violation?
handing out discharge instructions to the wrong patient.
talking about a patient regarding health care plans for a patient that is currently being treated in the unit
informing the doctor of the patient’s status in a secured hospital device
sending out medical information to the patient’s general practitioner for a follow - up next month in an encrypted email.

Explanation:

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) protects patient health information privacy. Handing discharge instructions to the wrong patient exposes private health info. Talking about a patient in - unit for care plans is part of treatment (allowed). Informing doctor via secured device and sending encrypted info to a general practitioner (for follow - up) are secure and compliant.

Answer:

Handing out discharge instructions to the wrong patient.