Picture this: you’re handling patient information, feeling like a healthcare hero, but lurking in the shadows are the dreaded top 5 HIPAA violations. Why should you care? Because avoiding these pitfalls keeps you out of hot water, saves your organization from hefty fines, and, let’s be real, nobody wants their name tied to a patient data breach scandal. 

The biggest slip-ups? Think “Oops, I tossed that record in the wrong bin” or “Who needs passwords, right?” By mastering these common blunders—like improper record disposal, skimping on encryption, and not limiting data access—you’re basically setting up a protective shield. A little training here, a pinch of risk assessment there, and boom! You’re safeguarding not just patient privacy but your reputation. 

Know your enemies, make them your anti-HIPAA playbook, and stay on the compliance A-list!