Using the Knowledge Foundation template, I would explain to the Vice President that knowledge acquisition, which occurs through education and research, occurred in our department during a meeting morning, where HIPPA Standards were first introduced to members of our department (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2012). Through an introduction of what HIPPA meant to healthcare providers, staff learned that HIPPA meant confidentiality of protected health information (“Health Insurance,” 2013). This meant that staff only had to access information about the patients they were caring for and had to be cautious with who and where patient information was discussed. All staff were required to complete a learning module, pass it, and sign a form stating that they understood what HIPPA meant. Knowledge dissemination and information distribution immediately took effect when staff began to spread the word about the importance of HIPPA compliance (McGonigle & Mastriano, 2012). For example, if a nurse is walking in the lobby and notices a computer logged in, but no one in front of the computer, she immediately logs the current user out. Additionally, staff remind each other to "log off when you leave" in our department. Knowledge generation was achieved after evaluating and receiving feedback on whether or not staff were compliant with HIPPA. For example, since the implementation of HIPPA, any violation of HIPPA is immediately reported to managers. Additionally, if any viewer notices a HIPPA violation, those violations are reported. For example, when we started our interdisciplinary shifts, we would stand outside each patient room and discuss any concerns before entering the patient room. By the end of the first week, our office needed… half the paper… and interdisciplinary rounds, there were reports of cases where patient information discussed in the hallway might constitute a HIPPA violation. We immediately changed our practices to ensure that patient information remains protected. Furthermore, reporting must be carried out at the patient's bedside and any additional information must be provided in the conference room. Furthermore, interdisciplinary checks must be carried out in patient rooms, not in the corridor. We remain committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients and will continue to make changes to continue to protect our patients' privacy. Thank you, HebaWorks CitedHealth Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs/laws/hipaa/Pages/1.00%20WhatisHIPAA.aspxMcGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. (2012). Nursing informatics (2 ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett.