What information can a DSP legally share with other professionals under HIPAA?

The correct answer is the sharing of information relevant for care. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), healthcare professionals, including Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), are allowed to share pertinent information with other professionals if it serves the purpose of providing care to the individual. This includes details that are necessary for treatment, coordination of care, or managing the patient's healthcare services.

HIPAA aims to protect patient privacy, and while sharing information relevant for care is permissible, personal opinions and identifiable health records cannot be shared broadly unless the patient has given explicit consent or the sharing falls under specific exceptions outlined by HIPAA. This ensures that individuals' health information remains confidential, revealing the importance of understanding what constitutes appropriate information sharing in a professional setting.