Scenario
Sharon Smith is a 56-year-old patient who is picking up a prescription at your pharmacy for the first time. She was recently diagnosed with plaque psoriasis, and she mentions being embarrassed about the new medication and her diagnosis. She also mentions that she has questions about how to use her new therapy. The doctor has prescribed Cosentyx, an injectable that will be used once weekly. The pharmacy’s waiting area is semi-private, and you are concerned about the pharmacist being able to counsel this patient. Instructions
In a Word document, create a one-page action plan that addresses the pharmacy’s plan to provide patient services such as immunizations and medication counseling in a HIPAA-compliant space.In your plan, include the following:
Explanation of why patient privacy must be ensured
Consequences and penalties that could potentially occur if a patient’s privacy is breached
Your plan to add physical, structural barriers to help ensure patient privacy
Training that would be provided to pharmacy staff
Alternate plans for patients who may not feel comfortable in the semi-private setting
Include at least three references and cite your references in APA format. Resources
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