Question 24 of 30 • Introduction to Health Science - EL3601 B
Carson accidentally leaves a patient record open on his computer when he goes home. Several people in the office read his screen, including the janitor, a medical supplier, and other patients. Has Carson committed a HIPAA violation?
Answer
A
Yes because he failed to protect a patient’s records.
B
No because he did not leave the patient’s record open on purpose.
C
Yes because he purposefully disclosed a patient’s records.
D
No because only people inside the office viewed the patient’s record.