Confidentiality requirements apply during didactic education. Students shall not disclose identifiable information discussed during case conferences, classroom discussions, problem-based learning, small-group activities, patient case presentations, simulation, standardized patient encounters, skills laboratories, interprofessional education, or other educational activities. When patient cases are used for educational purposes, students shall use only information authorized for educational use and avoid unnecessary patient identifiers, and shall not discuss identifiable patient information in hallways, elevators, cafeterias, public transportation, restaurants, social gatherings, or other locations where unauthorized individuals may overhear. 10. Clinical Confidentiality During SCPEs, students shall comply with HIPAA, applicable state privacy laws, NLU and PA Program requirements, and all clinical- affiliate confidentiality and privacy policies. Students shall protect patient information during patient interviews, physical examinations, chart review, EHR access, documentation, case presentations, sign-out activities, consultations, patient education, and communication with healthcare professionals, and shall not discuss identifiable patient information with individuals not directly involved in the patient’s care or the student’s authorized educational experience. 11. Social Media Policy Students shall not post, publish, transmit, distribute, or otherwise disclose confidential or protected information through social media or online platforms (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, LinkedIn, YouTube, Reddit, blogs, podcasts, online discussion boards, private social-media groups, messaging platforms, personal websites, and any current or future platform). Students may not post patient stories, clinical experiences, photographs, screenshots, recordings, comments, or descriptions that could identify a patient, clinical site, preceptor, staff member, or other protected individual. A social-media account being private does not eliminate the student’s confidentiality obligation. 12. Photography and Patient Images Students may not photograph, screenshot, record, or otherwise capture patient information or images using personal devices (cell phones, tablets, smart watches, cameras, personal computers, wearable devices, or other recording devices). Clinical p hotographs may be taken only when specifically authorized by the clinical institution and Program, when required for an approved educational purpose, and in accordance with applicable consent, privacy, security, and institutional requirements. A patient’s consent
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