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Protected Health Information Disclosed by Website Technology

American Medical Compliance

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a bulletin warning that certain website tracking technologies may violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HHS notes that tracking of protected health information on these websites must comply with HIPAA privacy rules.

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Nursing informatics career opportunities

American Nurse

If you’re interested in contributing to national or statewide health IT efforts, consider exploring informatics employment opportunities with a government agency, such as the Office of the National Coordinator, which provides resources for ongoing health IT adoption and adherence to requirements and standards. Am Nurse J.

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Protect Yourself From Nursing Lawsuits, Other Legal Issues

Nurse.com

In October 2022, a registered nurse from North Carolina was accused of murder after administering fatal doses of insulin to two patients. The case of RaDonda Vaught, a Tennessee nurse who was convicted in March 2022 of two felonies for a fatal drug error, highlighted the importance of clinical judgment. Content courtesy of Berxi.

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The Benefits of Nursing Informatics: How Information Technology Is Revolutionizing Patient Care

Post University

Data privacy, for example, is a huge concern these days, with the HIPAA Journal revealing that violations run rampant. Along the way, of course, informatics solutions must ensure that all communication remains compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).