The ASA/ANSI S12.60 criteria for evaluating speech privacy in healthcare and the way forward Free

Speech privacy in healthcare spaces is more than just a good business practice. Although speech privacy is required within the HIPAA privacy rule, it is more than just a legal requirement. Speech privacy in healthcare spaces can be a life safety issue. Without confidence of speech privacy, patients maybe more likely withhold personal and embarrassing information necessary for accurate diagnosis and treatment. This paper will review the current state of the ASA/ANSI S12.60 criteria for evaluating speech privacy in healthcare and discuss work moving forward.