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References

Buppert, C. (2000). Complying with patient privacy requirements. Nurse Practitioner, 27 (3), 12-32.

Follanskee, N. M. (2002). Implications of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act. Journal of Nursing Administration, 32 (1), 42-47.

Fowler, M. D. M. (2008). Guide to the code of ethics for nurses: Interpretation and application. Silver Spring, Md.: American Nurses Association.

Kendig, S. (2003). HIPAA basics: are you ready? Missouri Nurse, (1), 22-23.

Kumekawa, J. K. (2001) Health information privacy protection: Crisis in common sense. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing. 6(3), Manuscript 2. Available at : http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Volume62001/No3Sept01/PrivacyProtectionCrisis.aspx

U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.) Understanding health information privacy. Retrieved on June 27, 2011 from http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/

Student Name:______________________________ (Please print)



Georgia College & State University

College of Health Sciences

HIPAA Quiz
Answer each of the following questions as either true or false.
_____ 1. A major purpose of the HIPAA law is protection of privacy of patients’ health

information.

_____ 2. As long as the patient’s name does not appear on a document, adequate privacy

has been maintained to satisfy HIPAA requirements.

_____ 3. Only electronic documents are affected by the HIPAA law -- not paper (hard

copy) documents.

_____ 4. Nursing students should use only the minimum information necessary to provide patient care and participate in clinical learning.

_____ 5. The Georgia Hospital Association oversees HIPAA compliance and reports

violators to the state Attorney General’s Office.

_____ 6. Sharing patient information inappropriately with the intent of personal gain can

result in large fines and imprisonment.

_____ 7. Each agency has a designated HIPAA officer that can answer questions about

the best means to safeguard privacy of patient health information.

_____ 8. Because of HIPAA legislation, nurses are no longer required to report

suspected child abuse.

_____ 9. A clinic nurse who mails patients’ information about an illness or a support

group that might be helpful in coping with that illness has violated the

HIPAA regulations.

____ 10. A nursing student tells his wife that during clinical, he helped care for a television celebrity, who had just had knee surgery. This is a violation of HIPAA.
012 Student Applied Learning Experience Agreement
In consideration for participating in an applied learning experience (hereinafter referred to as the “A.L.E.”) at the Georgia Hospital Association member Facility or any other Facility where I may participate in such an A.L.E. (hereinafter referred to as the “Facility”), I hereby agree to the following:


  1. To follow the administrative policies, standards and practices of the Facility when in the Facility.




  1. To report to the Facility on time and to follow all established regulations of the Facility.




  1. To keep in confidence all medical, health, financial and social information (including mental health) pertaining to particular clients or patients.




  1. To not publish any material related to may A.L.E. that identifies or uses the name of the institution, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Hospital Association, the Facility or its members, clients, students, faculty and staff directly or indirectly, unless I have received written permission from the Institution, the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Hospital Association and the Facility. However, the Facility hereby grants to the Institution the right to publish institution administrative materials such as catalogs, course syllabi, A.L.E. reports, etc. that identify or uses the name of the Georgia Hospital Association, the Facility or its members, staff, directly or indirectly.




  1. To comply with all federal, state and local laws regarding the use, possession, manufacture or distribution of alcohol and controlled substances.




  1. To follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) Universal Precautions for Blood borne Pathogens, C.D.C. Guidelines for Tuberculosis Infection Control, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) Respiratory Protection Standard.




  1. To arrange for and be solely responsible for my living accommodations while at the

Facility.


  1. To provide the necessary and appropriate uniforms and supplies required where not

provided by the Facility.


  1. To wear a name tag that clearly identifies me as a student.

Further, I understand and agree, unless otherwise agreed to in writing, that I will not receive any monetary compensation from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the Institution or the Facility for any services I provide to the Facility or its clients, students, faculty or staff as a part of my A.L.E.


Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, I also understand and agree that I shall not be deemed to be employed by or an agent or a servant of the Institution, the Regents or the Facility; that the Institution, Regents and Facility assumes no responsibilities as to me as may be imposed upon an employer under any law, regulations or ordinance; that I am not entitled to any benefits available to employees; and, therefore, I agree not to in any way to hold myself out as an employee of the Institution, the Regents or the Facility.
I understand and agree that I may be immediately withdrawn from the A.L.E. based upon a lack of competency on my part, my failure to comply with the rules and policies of the Institution or Facility, if I pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others or, for any other reason the Institution or the Facility reasonably believes that it is not in the best interest of the Institution, the Facility or the Facility’s patients or clients for me to continue. Such party shall provide the other party and the student with immediate notice of the withdrawal and written reasons for the withdrawal.
I understand and agree to show proof of professional liability insurance in amounts satisfactory to the Facility and the Institution, and covering my activities at the Facility, and to provide evidence of such insurance upon request of the Facility.
I further understand that all medical or health care (emergency or otherwise) that I receive at the Facility will be my sole responsibility and expense.
This agreement shall apply to all ALE in which I participate as long as I am an enrolled student at GCSU.
I have read, or have had read to me, the above statements, and understand them as they apply to me. I hereby certify that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older, or my parent or guardian has signed below; that I am legally competent to execute this Applied Learning Agreement; and that I, or my parent and/or guardian, have read carefully and understand the above Applied Learning Experience Agreement; and that I have freely and voluntarily signed this “Applied Learning Experience Agreement.”

This the day of



(Month and Year)
Signature: Witness Signature:
Name: Name:

(Please print) (Please print)
Parent/Guardian

Signature: Witness Signature



(if applicable)
Name: Name:

(Please print) (Please print)
003 AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF RECORDS AND INFORMATION
TO: The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or any of its member Institutions (hereinafter referred to as the “Institution”), and any Facility where I participate in or request to participate in an applied learning experience, including but not limited to any Georgia Hospital Association member Facility (hereinafter referred to as the “Facility”)
RE:

(Print Name of Student)
As a condition of my participation in an applied learning experience and with respect thereto, I grant my permission and authorize the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia or any of its members institutions to release my educational records and information in its possession, as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Institution, including but not limited to academic record and health information to any Facility where I participate in or request to participate in an applied learning experience, including but not limited to any Georgia Hospital Association member Facility (hereinafter referred to as the “Facility”). I further authorize the release of any information relative to my health to the Facility for purposes of verifying the information provided by me and determining any ability to perform my assignments in the applied learning experience. I also grant my permission to and authorize the Facility to release the above information to the Institution. The purpose of this release and disclosure is to allow the Facility and the Institution to exchange information about my medical history and about my performance in an applied learning experience.
I further understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time by providing written notice to the above stated person(s)/entities, except to the extent of any action(s) that has already been taken in accordance with this “Authorization for Release of Confidential Records and Information.”
I further agree that this authorization will be valid throughout my participation in the applied learning experience. I further request that you do not disclose any information to any other person or entity without prior written authority from me to do so, unless disclosure is authorized or required by law. I understand that this authorization shall continue in force until revoked by me by providing written notice to the accordance with this “Authorization for Release of Records and Information”.
In order to protect my privacy rights and interests, other than those specifically released above, I may elect to not have a witness to my signature below. However, if there is no witness to my signature below, I hereby waive and forfeit any right I might have to contest this release on the basis that there is no witness to my signature below. Further,

a copy or facsimile of this “Authorization for Release of Records and Information” may be accepted in lieu of the original.


I have read, or have had read to me, the above statements, and understand them as they apply to me. I hereby certify that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older, or my parent or guardian has signed below; that I am legally competent to execute this “Authorization for Release of Records and Information”; and that I, or my parent and/or guardian, have read carefully and understand the above “Authorization for Release of Records and Information”; and that I have freely and voluntarily signed this “Authorization for Release of Records and Information”.

This the day of 20


Name: (Please print)



(Signature)
Witness Name:

(Please print)



(Witness Signature)
Parent/Guardian Name:

(if applicable) (Please print)



(Signature)

STUDENT HANDBOOK RECEIPT
I have read the Georgia College & State University, College of Health Sciences, Graduate

Student Handbook and agree to adhere to the policies stated herein.


Student Name___________________________________

(Please Print)

Student Signature_________________________________
Student Signature Date_____________________________

Distance Education

Student & Proctor Agreement

Student Agreement: (to be completed by student, please print)

Student Full Name ___________________________________________ GCID 911____________

Address ________________________________________________________________________

(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)

Phone (____)______________________ Email __________________________________________

Semester (check one) ____ Fall ____ Spring ____ Summer

Course title ______________________________________________________________________

Course number ________________________ Course Faculty Member _____________________



I agree to the list of responsibilities outlined on page 1 of these policies and procedures.

Student’s signature _________________________________________ Date___________________

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Proctor Agreement: (to be completed by proctor)

I am (check one)

____ Educator at a school/college

____Librarian at city library

____Educator at a hospital

____Member of clergy

____ Testing administrator or educational services officer for military

As a proctor I agree to the following statements:



  1. I am not a current student at Georgia State College and University.

  2. I do not work or teach in the same discipline as the course exam.

  3. I am not related to the student.

  4. I am not a friend or co-worker of the student.

  5. I will keep the exam sealed in an envelope until test time.

  6. I will verify the students GCID number on student ID card and photo driver’s license prior to giving the exam.

  7. I will personally observe student throughout the entire exam unless otherwise noted in exam instructions.

  8. I will not provide assistance in interpreting or completing the exam.

  9. I will enforce the proctor guidelines as well as instructions given for each exam.

  10. I understand that the student may not talk with anyone or use a cell phone or other electronic device during the course of the exam and may use only those materials indicated on the exam instructions.

  11. Once an exam is started it must be completed. If the student stops for any reason before completing the exam, the exam must be taken up and faxed/mailed back to the faculty member.

  12. I will not copy or reproduce the exam under any circumstance.

  13. Upon the conclusion of the time allotted for the examination, I agree to

  1. Collect all examination materials.

  2. Fax completed exam or answer sheet to the number indicated in the instructions or place all examination materials in an envelope and mail within 24 hours.

  3. The student will not be allowed to fax or mail the exam.

  1. I accept the responsibility for proctoring for Georgia State College and University examinations in accordance with the statements outlined above.

Proctor’s signature____________________________________________ Date ______________

Proctors Information (please print)

Full Name__________________________________________ Phone (_____)_______________

Institution/Organization _______________________________Fax (_____)__________________

Position________________________________________ Email___________________________

Business Address ________________________________________________________________

(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)

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Student is required to return this completed for to Faculty Member no later than the third week of Fall, Spring or Summer Semester.

Return completed for to:

Faculty Member ____________________________________________ Phone(______)______________



Mail to: GCSU School of Nursing, Graduate Department, Macon Graduate Center, 433 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201, or fax to Attn: Jess Tanner, 478-752-1077.

Please keep a copy for your records

Distance Education

Online Course Exam Proctor

Policies and Procedures

The Roles and Responsibilities of the Online Student Regarding Proctored Exams:
The Online Student is responsible for:


  • Locating a qualified proctor, having the proctor complete the Proctor Agreement section of the Student & Proctor Agreement and getting the completed agreement to the faculty member by the 3rd week of Fall, Spring or Summer Semester. The same Proctor will be used for each exam in a given course unless the Online Student has received permission from the Faculty Member to use more than one Proctor.

  • Making arrangements with the Faculty Member to send the exam to the proctor.

  • Making sure the Proctor sends/faxes the exam back in a timely fashion.

  • The Online Student is responsible for any fees charged by the Proctor or Proctor’s institution and for reimbursement of any mailing costs incurred by the proctor.

  • The Online Student will not bring any books, bags, electronic devices or any other item to the exam except materials identified by the course Faculty Member as being allowed or needed for the exam.

  • The Online Student will provide proper identification to the Proctor before the exam can be administered. An example of appropriate identification includes both a College Id to verify GCID and a Photo ID (driver’s license.)

  • The Online Student will not talk with anyone during the exam.

  • If the Online Student does not show up at the appointed time or is unduly late, the exam will be returned to faculty member identified as a no-show.


The Roles and Responsibilities of the Proctor:

  • The Proctor must be a/an

    • Professional educator who is not a friend or relative of the student.

    • Education official, librarian, counselor, teacher/administrator at a school (K-College) other than Georgia College and State University; librarian at a city library; hospital educator; member of the clergy; testing administrator; educational services officer for the military.

  • The Proctor will mail or fax the completed Student &Proctor Agreement and attach letter on institutional letterhead to the faculty member verifying identity and affiliation well in advance of the scheduled exam date, or alternately send an email using their institutional email account.

  • The Proctor will agree to the following:

    • I am not related to the Online Student; not a friend or co-worker; not another student.

    • I do not teach in the same discipline as the course for which the Online Student is being proctored.

    • I will verify identity of the Online Student prior to the exam.

    • I will personally observe the Online Student throughout the entire process and will not provide assistance in interpreting or completing the exam.

    • I will not allow the Online Student to talk with anyone during the exam.

    • I understand that once an exam starts it must be completed. If the Online Student stops before completing the exam it must be taken up and faxed/mailed back to the Faculty Member.

    • I will not copy of reproduce the exam.

    • I will provide an appropriate testing environment and, if necessary, the computer equipment and software required.

    • I will keep tests secure until the time of the exam.

    • I agree to collect all exam materials and fax or mail answer sheet/exam to the Faculty Member identified in the instructions within 24 hours.

    • I will destroy by shredding any test materials that are not required to be mailed back.

    • I will return the exam materials no later than 3 days after date of exam if the student has not taken the exam.

    • I will include with the fax or mail package, a signed Proctor Certification.


The Roles and Responsibilities of the Faculty Member Regarding Proctored Exams:


  • Online Students are not required to come to campus for exams. Faculty Members who teach online courses and who require proctored exams must accept a request from the Online Student for a proctored exam near the Online Student’s home or school at a site mutually acceptable by both the Online Student and the Faculty Member.

  • The Faculty Member must send the exam with instructions to the proctor in a timely fashion.

  • The same Proctor will be used for each exam in a given course unless the Online Student has received permission from the Faculty Member for more than one Proctor.







Updated Summer 2013 – Page

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