Is Nurse Jones’ disclosure to Paris Lights of Terrence’s condition permitted and/or required by state or federal law?

Assignment Question

INSTRUCTION Class: Healthcare Legal and Regulatory Issues Review the scenario and answer the two questions at the end of the scenario. Begin by reviewing the Patient Information Ethical Dilemma scenario. Assignment Patient Information Ethical Dilemma Nurse Jones is aware that one of the residents at Paris Lights where Terrence works [Barry Black] has a very weakened immune system, and any exposure to MRSA could be dangerous. Terrence is discharged from the hospital and given a special course of antibiotics to treat his condition.

When Nurse Jones arrives at her next shift at Paris Lights about a day after Terrence’s discharge from the hospital, she notices from the client treatment records that Terrence has been working with Barry Black over the past two weeks. Answer the following questions in a 3-5 page paper in APA format, with an abstract, title page and reference page. Use your readings, state/federal regulations and peer-reviewed scholarly or professional resources to support your answers.

1. Is Nurse Jones’ disclosure to Paris Lights of Terrence’s condition permitted and/or required by state or federal law?

2. If you have determined that Ms. Jones cannot disclose Terrence’s condition legally, is there anything else Nurse Jones can do regarding the information about Terrence’s condition?

Maximum 3 pages of content – not including the abstract, title page, references or appendices. APA format is required. Minimum of 2 academic and/or professional references. The rubric for this assessment will be used to provide feedback and grade your work. Review the rubric by clicking the link below and use it to guide your work.