This assignment covers all the regulations, policies, and laws that govern healthcare—medical and health records—and regulatory compliance. For this assignment, you will develop a report that will cover information regarding HIPAA, patient privacy, release of information, healthcare licensing, accreditation, safety, and risk assessment.?It is important to understand how all these components work together to protect the healthcare provider and the patient.
Instructions
View the Health Information Committee Scenario for Central City hospital?and then develop a five-page report detailing each of the components listed below.
Explain the importance of being accredited by The Joint Commission.
Discuss the difference between licensing and accreditation.
Explain the difference between privacy, confidentiality, and security in the healthcare setting.