Week 6 Discussion

1. Discuss the difference(s) between licensure and accreditation
2. How licensure regulations might differ from accreditation standards.
3. Explain the difference between voluntary and not voluntary,
4. Explain why 77% of hospitals in the US choose to be accredited by the Joint Commission.
5. Regulations come from two government levels-name both agencies

HIPAA Privacy Rule

1. Explain the definition of Protected Health Information 
2. Discuss the HIPAA security rule.
3. Give one example of howthe security rule influences healthcare facilities.
4. Identify the penalties for privacy or security breaches 
5. Explain what is meant by “minimum necessary“