HIPAA consists of several key provisions that nurses should be familiar with:
Privacy Rule: Establishes standards for the protection of PHI and gives patients rights over their health information. Security Rule: Specifies safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic PHI (e-PHI). Breach Notification Rule: Requires covered entities to notify affected individuals in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI. Enforcement Rule: Provides guidelines for the investigation and penalties for non-compliance.
