The nursing department follows the guidelines established under the FERPA. This policy
is about maintaining student privacy. To avoid violations of FERPA rules, the faculty
should not:
Use student social security numbers
Provide information or materials to students that allows them to see the work of other
students
Circulate a printed class list with student name and social security number
Discuss the progress of any student with anyone other than the student without the
express consent of the student through a FERPA release, including parents and/or
spouse.
Provide student schedules except as required by a clinical facility
Share student email addresses, phone numbers, or home addresses
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
The HIPAA Privacy Rule creates national standards to protect individuals’ medical
records and other personal health information. All verbal, electronic, and written
information relating to patients/clients and contracted agencies is considered
confidential and is not to be copied or discussed with anyone. Information may be
disclosed only as defined in HIPAA guidelines. Any breach of confidentiality will result
in disciplinary action, up to and including possible dismissal from the program.
