Even if you do it out of pure curiosity

[fomayof928@mowline]

Talking about patients in a public area where others can hear is a HIPAA violation. 8. Post on social media You should never post photos of patients on social media. Even if no names or information are posted, this is a real violation of HIPAA. People can easily identify patients and doctors, which could reveal unwanted information about their health.


This should definitely be taught in policy training. No thailand whatsapp matter how harmless the intentions, this can result in huge fines and is easy to prove. 9. Unauthorized access by employees to patient files and charts This is a very common HIPAA violation, and frankly, the reason doesn't matter. Employees can only access patient information if they have authorization.


Even if you do it out of pure curiosity or to help a friend, it is illegal. 10. Using PHI for personal gain It goes without saying that using or selling PHI for personal gain is illegal. In addition to hefty fines, it can lead to jail time. Again, make sure this is taught during new employee orientation and quarterly training.