Confidentiality & Discretion (Video)

As a unit secretary, I see patients' medical information every day. I also hear a lot of conversations between doctors and nurses, and I know it is important to be discreet and keep my mouth shut. I have learned that it is essential to remain silent about what I see and hear and to shred all patients' paperwork instead of throwing it in the garbage. By following these simple guidelines,...

Jussie Smollett, HIPAA and the Unit Secretary (Video)

HIPAA is something that all Health Unit Coordinators have drummed into us. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. Fines can range from $100 to $50,000 per violation (or per record), with a maximum penalty of $1.5 million per year for each violation. So,...