3 HIPAA: Patient Privacy Standards

Confidentiality of patient information is an ethical standard that must be maintained by the student during the student’s education. Students must comply with all HIPAA regulations.

• Students will receive education regarding HIPAA and are required to sign a form prior to clinical courses.
• Students may not access patient information or examinations unless the information is needed for educational purposes.
• Students may not take images out of the clinical site without permission of the Clinical Coordinator.
• Students are to refrain from discussing patients and patient information except as related to their education.
• Students who fail to comply with this policy will be disciplined on an individual basis. Action may include reprimand, probation, removal from a specific hospital, and course failure and/or program dismissal depending on the severity of the situation. Failure to follow HIPAA policies is a violation of The Code of Ethics.