False. All stuff have to follow the Hippa law including the nursing staff.
Yes, all hospitals are regulated for HIPPA compliance. According to their website http://hipaa.stanford.edu/ all members of the workforce and and their business associates must comply with HIPPA policy.
Only the patients medical information - nothing else.
Ensure and promote that you and all healthcare staff follow HIPPA rules and regulations.
Government regulations for elder care in nursing homes typically include requirements for staffing ratios, staff training and qualifications, cleanliness and safety standards, care plans for each resident, medication management, and regular inspections by state health departments. These regulations vary by state and country, but they all aim to ensure that nursing home residents receive high-quality care and are protected from neglect or abuse.
what if the state law was stricter?
if you are referring to your medical records no they are legally bound by all laws governing the release of medical records including HIPPA
fines for hippa violation
Is this psychologist for the benefit of the employees of the school system, or the students? If students, what is the age of the student? If the student is a minor the parents/guardian will have access to the psychologists findings. If an employee, yes definitely, the session will be governed by HIPPA rules.
consent and authorization
I need to know what are the disadvantages of Hippa? What are the advantages of Hippa?
No -- HIPAA applies to all healthcare in the US. The one possible exception, MEDICARE, opted to follow HIPAA.
With the institution of HIPPA, yes all identifying information about a patient needs to be keep confidential unless consent is given by the patient to release said information