All of the following would be acceptable HIPAA-compliant actions EXCEPT
A)eliminating all patient identifiers on an image used for a classroom presentation.
B)keeping a patient's image on a display monitor as a school tour group visits the department. All patient identifiers have been removed from the image display.
C)asking colleagues for advise on positioning as you complete images on a severe motor vehicle accident.
D)discussing the results of a patient's mammogram with a colleague as you ride the elevator to lunch.

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Discussing patient information in a public setting, such as an elevator, is a violation of HIPAA privacy regulations. Choices A, B, and C are acceptable HIPAA-compliant actions as long as patient identifiers are removed and information is only shared with individuals who have a need to know for patient care or educational purposes.

All of the Following Would Be Acceptable HIPAA-Compliant Actions EXCEPT