Instructions:
Part 1
A cause of action for improper disclosure of health information may result from either a negligent or an intentional act. Complete an internet search and find news stories related to breach of patient confidentiality. Write a summary of at least one of the stories you find, outlining the elements of a cause of action for negligence outlined in the reading for this unit. Be sure to use your text as a reference for your work. Discuss liability in health care and legal concepts and principles, and use legal terminology from the reading, supporting your opinion about the improper disclosure.
Part 1 writing requirements: Your summary should be approximately 500 words.
Part 2
Visit The Joint Commission (TJC), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) websites and spend some time navigating the sites to learn more about these important healthcare regulatory agencies.
The Joint Commission. (2018). Leading the way to zero. www.jointcommission.org
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. (2018). CARF® accreditation focuses on quality, results. http://www.carf.org/home
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (2018). Regulations & guidance. https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Regulations-and-Guidance.html
Select one of the agencies above and investigate the following questions to prepare for your written assignment:
What is the importance of the agency you selected?
Identify and compare the documentation guidelines for the health record from the agency you selected for at least two different healthcare settings.
What are the ramifications if documentation guidelines are not met for each of the healthcare settings you chose (stakeholders’ perspective)?
How often do facilities undergo surveys?
