Which of the following is an example of a HIPAA violation?
A)A patient overhears two nurses discussing another patient's plan of care.
B)A physician brings cookies to the nursing staff because they took excellent care of his wife.
C)A nurse looks up their neighbor's medical diagnosis in the computer when they learn they have been admitted to the hospital.
D)A pharmaceutical company finds out who has recently had a baby in the hospital to send them free formula samples.

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In this example, a HIPAA violation occurs when a nurse looks up their neighbor's medical diagnosis in the computer when they learn the neighbor has been admitted to the hospital. If the nurse is not providing care for the neighbor, they are not allowed to look up private information, as the neighbor may not want others to know of their background or diagnosis. A HIPAA violation may occur when a nurse is acting out of curiosity, even though there may not be malicious intent.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a HIPAA