Maintenance should include
- identifying communication and information that should be kept confidential
- identifying methods for ensuring the confidentiality of communication and information
- explaining the importance of patient and data confidentiality
- adhering to HIPAA security and privacy standards for healthcare transactions.
Code of Virginia Statutes Related to Pharmacy Technicians
- Va. Code §32.1-127.1:03 — Patient health records privacy
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the distinction between patient confidentiality and data confidentiality? What are examples of each in the context of a pharmacy setting?
- What potential harm to the patient could result if confidentiality is not maintained in the administrative and management environment of the pharmacy? What potential harm to the pharmacy could result?
- What is the importance of HIPAA in pharmacy administration and management?
- What are examples of protected health information (PHI)?