Shadowing in Healthcare

So you want to shadow?

Shadowing in Healthcare

Shadowing in Healthcare

Shadowing in Healthcare

What you need to know

I want to shadow…

Preliminary steps

Preliminary steps

Preliminary steps

Look the part

Dress the Part

Dress the part

Ok. I am ready!

Confidentiality

In healthcare, confidentiality goes a step further…

HIPAA

HIPAA affects you!

HIPAA

What do I need to understand?
What exactly does this mean?

What do I need to understand?
What exactly does this mean?

"During your shadowing experience,"

"DO NOT discuss patient information..."

In order to understand better and to put it in perspective…

What if ?

What if?

What if?

Confidentiality is important…

This policy applies to everyone!

"It is sometimes difficult to..."

Here are some possible situations that you could encounter while shadowing in healthcare.

"A girl that you went..."

"You see the daughter of..."

"You see a friend from..."

Any of these situations could very likely happen…

"Even if you think that..."

"Often times patients do not..."

Always remember…

You must keep a patient’s information confidential.

There are no exceptions!

"It is human nature to..."

"Even if you really trust..."

"Also,"

"DO NOT TALK ABOUT THE..."

"If you have any questions..."

There are Consequences!

"There are serious consequences for..."

Just remember…

Please remember to take the Shadowing Exam to receive your certificate of completion.

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