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Healthcare Policy: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects patient information from release to the public while permitting the exchange of this information between medical professionals and in certain other situations. Failure to comply with HIPAA can result in fines of $50,000 or higher per violation. he University of St.

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6 Reasons Nurses Get Fired: Social Media Mistakes, and More

Board Vitals - Nursing

It’s uncomfortable to contemplate and discuss, but nurses need to know what can potentially lead to firing in the current environment. They can include patient errors, HIPAA violations, causing undue risk for an employer, and social media mistakes. Top 6 Reasons Nurses Get Fired 1. HIPAA is very, very, clear on that account.

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12 Qualities and Skills of a Good Nurse

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

In addition to being ethical, protecting patient privacy can help you be HIPAA compliant, which is part of healthcare policy. Your willingness to learn might drive you to pursue a postgraduate nursing certificate or enter a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.