Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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While walking down the hallway, a nurse notices that a coworker has left the computer screen on while still logged into the system. A newly admitted client's sexual history is visible. The nurse leaves the screen as it is and tries to locate the coworker. Upon returning, the nurse sees that a visitor is reading the computer screen. Who is responsible for this Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violation? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The coworker who left the computer unattended with protected health information visible is primarily responsible for the HIPAA violation.