Patient’s Rights, Mandatory Reporting, Confidentiality & Hippa

False, it is not your responsibility to investigate, simply to report.

Utah law mandates that health care professionals must report incidents of rape, domestic violence, violent assault, and child abuse to the authorities. This means that if a health care professional becomes aware of any of these situations, they are legally obligated to inform the appropriate authorities.

False, the authorities will decide if it did or did not occur. Any report of child abuse will be immediately reported.

The correct answer is true because the statement clearly states that disclosure of confidential information is a reason for immediate dismissal according to the BVH Employee Manual. This implies that employees are expected to keep confidential information private, and failure to do so can result in severe consequences such as losing their job.

True, Not only do they have the rights, the hospital has the responsibility to ensure that they are involved.

True, we try to maintain privacy whenever possible but circumstances may arise that necessitate a roommate.

True, people who are sick are often frustrated with their care and condition. The fact that they are not feeling well could cause them frustration even if the care is exemplary.

False, technically. Though it occurs, discussion with a spouse should be with the patient’s permission.

False, clergy members have the same rights though the facility may ask for approval to provide information to facilitate support for the patient.

False, the fact that someone is in the hospital is specific information.

False, every employee is mandated to report. It is recommended that all employees discuss the situation with an LCSW for guidance and assurance that the facility is aware of the report. However, it is not necessary as the facility will never stop an employee from reporting abuse and negelect nor will there be any appraisals for reports made in good faith.

True, we must always try to be friendly.

False, the law simply requires that you do not make a malicious report.

False, it puts the patient on the spot to tell why they are there.

False. The fact that a person is an employee does NOT enable them to have access to a patient's confidential medical information. Only those who absolutely need to know should have access to protected medical information.

False, patients have the right to make decisions even if it might place them in danger. Caregivers should encourage patients to ask for help though have to allow decisions to be made by the patients or residents if necessary.

False, we must provide information but cannot be involved in the details of the directives.

False, parents in the State of Utah can make medical decisions according to their own beliefs that might not agree with medical providers.

False, nurses have the responsibility to notify the social worker regardless of the opinion of any other person.

False, the facility should take the time to compile the records and ensure that they are complete and finalized. There are specific time frames and costs associated with medical records.