What Role Does HIPAA Play in Nursing Cybersecurity?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets national standards for protecting sensitive patient information. Compliance with HIPAA involves implementing physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic protected health information (ePHI). Nurses must be familiar with these regulations to avoid legal repercussions and ensure patient trust.
