NHS FPX4040 Assessment2 1.docx NURS-FPX4040 Protected Health Information (PHI): Priva

NHS FPX4040    Assessment2 1.docx  NURS-FPX4040  Protected Health Information (PHI): Privacy, Security, and Confidentiality Best Practices  Capella University  NHS-FPX4040: Managing Health Information and Technology  What is protected health information (PHI)?  The details in this report reinforce the idea of HIPAA, PHI, and Social Media Policy. This supplemental information is not exhaustive; further information can be found in the annual policy documents.  The Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in  1996 with two main objectives: to ensure that all individuals retain their health  insurance when changing jobs and protect PHI's confidentiality and security (Heath et  al., 2021).  The privacy rule is an essential element of HIPAA and makes it a crime for healthcare workers to discuss a patient's personal health information unless the patient agrees. It includes patient information relayed in writing, verbally, or electronically (Heath et  al., 2021).  PHI Best Practices.  HIPAA violations can occur in various ways, including computer hacking, theft, improper  disposal, paperwork loss, and illegal users (Heath et al., 2021).  Healthcare leaders can be proactive by conducting education to health care staff on appropriate technology use guidelines. The hospital's leadership has taken steps to ensure that the necessary software and hardware are in place to protect electronic communications.  Collaborative efforts should be made to ensure that staff is aware of