Which of the following is NOT an example of a situation that could result in a HIPAA violation according to DHHS?

The situation that is NOT an example of a HIPAA violation is sharing PHI without patient consent. While sharing Protected Health Information (PHI) without the appropriate consent is indeed a violation of HIPAA regulations, this option is phrased to suggest that it lacks any context that would make it acceptable.

In contrast, overheard phone conversations, calling names in reception areas, and patient sign-in sheets can all lead to unintentional disclosures of PHI in ways that do not secure patient privacy. For example, conversations about patients that can be overheard by unauthorized individuals are a clear risk, as are vocal acknowledgments of patient identities in waiting areas. Similarly, patient sign-in sheets can compromise confidentiality if they are easily accessible to unauthorized individuals. These scenarios illustrate tangible breaches of the standards that HIPAA sets for the protection of patient information, whereas sharing PHI without consent is fundamentally unacceptable under HIPAA's guidelines.