Charts

The nurse has obtained a rapid strep screen, written the result on a sticky note, and placed it on the front of the chart placed on a chart rack outside the room. The chart is in full view of other patients passing by. Is the use of chart racks outside patient rooms a violation of the Privacy Rule?

Which of the following responses should the clinic manager take? 

1. Inform the clinic staff that charts are a HIPAA violation and that personal hand-off will be necessary.

2. Require that all information be placed inside the chart.  

3. Require that the front cover of charts should face the wall so PHI is not visible.