Question

1. a secondary option to reporting a business violation to the (text cut - off). (a) inform the ehr software companys administrator about the exposed patient information. (b) seek advice from your organizations hipaa privacy officer to address the security breach and mitigate risks. (c) document the incident and make a note to exclude the ehr software company from further consideration due to the exposed patient data. (d) ignore it and let the hospital administrators handle it. 19. what potential consequences could a nurse face for unlawfully accessing and disclosing patient information? (a) criminal repercussions (b) civil liabilities (c) revocation of nursing credentials (d) monetary penalties

Explanation:

1. HIPAA privacy officers are trained to handle security - breaches related to patient information. Seeking their advice is a proper step.
2. Unlawful access and disclosure of patient information can lead to criminal charges, civil lawsuits, loss of professional credentials, and monetary fines due to violations of patient privacy laws.

Answer:

1. B. Seek advice from your organization's HIPAA Privacy Officer to address the security breach and mitigate risks.
2. A. Criminal repercussions, B. Civil liabilities, C. Revocation of nursing credentials, D. Monetary penalties