AP - DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) ? The emergency room at St. Alexius Devils Lake Hospital is so outdated, that staff sometimes struggles to comply with federal requirements for patient privacy, according to a radiologist. Radiologist Dr. Richard Johnson said limited space in the ER means patients and others can often easily overhear private medical conversations, possibly violating the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, known as HIPAA, that governs patient privacy. In a time when patient privacy has become even more of a priority, officials say the emergency room at St. Alexius Devils Lake Hospital does not provide the necessary structure to meet those needs.
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