Students will, in the course of clinical assignments, be exposed to information regarding clients, physicians, and others. All such information must be considered as confidential and cannot be discussed with anyone except in the line of duty.
A client’s condition may not be discussed with the client, family, or other persons not directly concerned with care of the client. Only the physician or other authorized persons may discuss the condition of the client with others.
All students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program are required to sign a “Statement of Confidentiality”. This statement covers confidentiality and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulation. Additionally, students may be asked to participate in HIPPA training and/or sign additional statements specific to any health care facilities they may attend for clinical purposes.