Michelle is in grave condition after an automobile accident. The nurse knows he cannot give a status update to her sister callin
g from out of state. What is this an example of?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Good Samaritan Law
American Nurses Association Code of Ethics
Patient Care Partnership
Standard of Practice
Nurse Practice Acts
Scope of Practice
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Explanation:
In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was passed. This law was aimed at protecting workers' benefits on their health insurance even if they change jobs or lose their jobs. It also protects workers with preexisting health conditions, and lastly as relates to our question, it ensures that the privacy of personal information concerning health is secure.
