Assignment task:
Write a 2-3-page paper discussing a time in your nursing practice in which a breach of patient privacy occurred because of misuse of the electronic health record or a communication tool (e.g., smartphone, texting, IM). If you have no personal experience with a breach, then identify a breach reported in the media.
What was the breach? Who was involved? What was the outcome? What policies exist in your workplace to prevent a privacy breach? (Including HIPAA)
What are the legal and ethical implications of this breach? Be specific and include details.
Identify risks associated with using information technologies in nursing practice.
Explain how, as a nurse, you will comply with ethical principles and privacy laws to protect patient privacy. Cite sources in APA format.