To prevent this, any device containing

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Employees may not share patient information with friends, family, third-party vendors or organizations. In addition, employees may only discuss patient information in private settings and only with other medical staff. There is no reason to share this information with anyone else. 2. Medical records fall into the wrong hands Mishandling of patient records is one of the most common HIPAA violations.


This often happens when clinics use paper records or thailand whatsapp charts. This can cause clinicians to accidentally leave records in a patient's room, leading to other patients seeing it. Patient records should always be kept in a locked place to avoid being accidentally discovered by others. 3. Stolen items If an item containing PHI, such as a laptop or smartphone, is lost or stolen, it will also be considered a HIPAA violation and could result in hefty fines.


To prevent this, any device containing PHI should be password protected. Always lock up any device that has PHI when you are done using it. A password will do no good if you leave your laptop open and logged in while you do something else. 4. Lack of Proper Training One of the best ways to avoid HIPAA violations is to train your staff with the proper policies.