True or false?
A nursing instructor and students discuss new treatments for ovarian cancer during lunch in the cafeteria. This action is a violation of HIPAA policy
False.
False.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) pertains to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of patients' health information. In the scenario described, a nursing instructor and students discussing new ovarian cancer treatments during lunch in the cafeteria would not necessarily violate HIPAA policies, as long as they do not disclose any identifiable patient information. However, it is generally good practice to avoid discussing sensitive healthcare information in public areas to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.