With regard to HIPAA implementation, the LPN/LVN who is newly employed at a health care agency should
A) realize that enough was learned about the provisions of the act in school to function effectively at work.
B) be aware that each agency may interpret HIPAA provisions somewhat differently.
C) operate on the assumption that all agency privacy practices are similar.
D) depend on the HIPAA website to provide all necessary job-related information.

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Because each agency may interpret HIPAA provisions somewhat differently, it is important for the nurse to become familiar with the facility's notice of privacy practices and function within its parameters. The remaining options are inadequate because they do not address facility specifics.

With Regard to HIPAA Implementation, the LPN/LVN Who Is Newly