A registered nurse in the United States receives a request from a local health department for information about a patient's confirmed reportable infection. What should the nurse do before releasing information?
Correct answer: B. Verify the official request and disclose required information
- A. Refuse because health information is always private
- B. Verify the official request and disclose required information
- C. Release the patient's entire record to the department
- D. Ask the patient's roommate for permission to disclose
Explanation
HIPAA permits disclosures required by public health law, including reporting certain communicable diseases. The nurse should verify the request and provide only the information required for that purpose.
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