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# BAS 01 HIPAA

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What security measure must be taken to ensure privacy when using a computer to send out PHI?   Password access, all internet sent information must be encrypted, screen blockers, have levels of access to PHI.  
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What is included in the PHI?   Personal, Medical, and Financial information.  
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What does HIPAA stand for?   Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act  
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What type of patient information is considered Confidential.   Patient demographics Health condition, Pt. Hx, Appt. History  
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What safeguards are implemented for PHI information that is on paper?   Chart does not have pt. name Chart kept in a safe/private location. Private Storage  
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If a patient’s family member wants medical information on that patient they must submit a request in writing. TRUE / or / FALSE   It depends. But, normally yes; this is true.  
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A doctor wants to review a chart of someone else’s patient, what do you do?   Remind the doctor that you can only provide patients that the doctor is caring for.  
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What is the exception for confidentiality? (Information can be sent out without the patient’s approval)   communicable disease acts of violence  
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HIPAA may not ban calling a patient by name. What type of system would prevent using the patient’s name?   electronic pager Number systems  
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Is it true that the security system will record the name of every person who views a patient’s record?   YES  
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When can research PHI be released?   Only when the patient signs an agreement  
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The NPP form must be signed by the patient. TRUE or FALSE What can you do if the patient refuses to sign a NPP?   Put a note in the chart that the patient refused to sign and give the patient a copy of the notice.  
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The issue of “portability” deals with protecting healthcare coverage for employees who change jobs. TRUE / or / FALSE   TRUE  
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When did the HIPAA guidelines need to be implemented?   1996  
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What has been the result of increased computer usage to store medical information?   Information privacy and protection from breach  
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What does "minimal necessary" mean?   You can view and send only the PHI that is required to get the job done.  
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When can you share patient information with another colleague?   Only when they need to use the information and only information they need to help the patient  
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Which of the following are data security issues? 1. Data Backup 2. Access Controls 3. Internal Audits   ALL of them  
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A doctor can charge for gathering and sending PHI to a patient   True; however, the cost must be reasonable.  
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What precautions can be taken at a computer workstation to protect PHI?   Passwords, logging off screen protectros, position of the monitor so that the public cannot see information.  
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Messages regarding PHI can be left with relatives or the employer.   FALSE  
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What is a business associate?   Any company or person who is involved with receiving, transmitting, and creating PHI  
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All new HIPAA privacy notices must be signed by all of the doctor's "business associates"   TRUE  
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The new HIPAA changes deal with portability. What is this?   Freedom to keep insurance when you quit work or change jobs.  
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The patient chart is a legal document   TRUE  
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The NPP must be signed by the patient.   NO. Only individuals of legal age and sound mind can sign. Emancipated minors can also sign.  
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State law overrides any HIPAA laws.   TRUE. However, the State law must be as strict as the HIPAA.  
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HIPAA provides for a "privacy officer" this person would be involved with monitoring access to PHI and even prosecuting violators.   TRUE  
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What is normal use of PHI?   Dx, Tx, Rx, Hx, medical billing all for the purpose of treating the patient.  
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A doctor wants to review the chart of someone who is not his patient. Is this OK?   Only if this doctor is a referral  
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The NPP must have a "right to revoke" clause   TRUE  
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A patient can select the PHI that is shared.   TRUE  
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