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Public Health Nursing and Professional Development Unit
The material reviews federal and state regulations such as the HIPAA Privacy Rule and NC-specific statutes that require protection of individually identifiable health information. It describes what information is considered confidential, including medical data and the fact of client status. Ethical guidance from the AMA Code of Ethics and local department policies are highlighted. Practical steps for obtaining consent, documenting disclosures, and maintaining accounting of disclosures are provided. The presentation emphasizes the need for proper safeguards and documentation when sharing protected health information.
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