Create a brief survey aimed at assessing the level of awareness among the healthcare providers to identify which routine actions could be the source of exposure to PHI and the ways to minimize this exposure. Explain why you chose the questions you did utilizing EBP to support your positions. Ensure you have an introduction and conclusion.
Assessing the level of awareness among the healthcare providers
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Survey Questions
Please select the most appropriate answer for each question. Section 1: Demographics & General Awareness- What is your primary role/department in healthcare?
- Physician/Provider
- Nurse (RN, LPN, CNA)
- Medical Assistant/Technician
- Administrative/Clerical Staff
- IT/Security Staff
- Other (Please specify): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
- How familiar are you with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations concerning PHI?
- Very Familiar
- Somewhat Familiar
- Slightly Familiar
- Not Familiar at All
- Scenario: You are discussing a patient's treatment plan with a colleague in a hospital hallway or elevator. Is this action a potential source of PHI exposure?
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
- Why this question? EBP Justification: The HIPAA Privacy Rule explicitly covers oral PHI. Studies and breach reports frequently cite "snooping" or "eavesdropping" due to overheard conversations in public or semi-public areas as a common, yet often overlooked, breach vector. Assessing awareness of environmental context is crucial.
- Scenario: You step away from your computer workstation for a few minutes without locking the screen, and PHI is visible. Is this a potential source of PHI exposure?
- Yes
- No
- Unsure