HIPAA steering informatics

The informatics nurse specialist (INS) serves as an advocate for safety and security of information; as well as a champion in the cause for maintaining ethical principles in serving the cause of stakeholders in the world of electronic health records. The INS recognizes the important role of HIPAA as a major guide when steering the turbulent waters of confidentiality, privacy, security, accountability, ethical decision making, and transparency as they relate to protected health information.