click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
HCP 203-HIPAA
Mercedes Reyes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. What does the acronym "HIPAA" stand for? | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| 2. The privacy rule protects information that exists in _____. | Written or electronic formats |
| 3. What form must be given to the patient informing them of their patient rights? | Notice of Privacy Practice |
| 4. What penalties exist for healthcare providers and workers who violate HIPAA guidelines? | Monetary fines or imprisonment |
| 5. The “Minimum Necessary Standard” requires covered entities to evaluate their practices in order _____. | To protect aces and disclose of personal information |
| 6. Who must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule? | Healthcare private benefit plans, health care clearinghouses, health care providers |
| 7. The privacy rule permits certain incidental uses and disclosures as long as _____. | There are reasonable safeguards and implemented minimum necessary standards. |
| 8. Under the Uses and Disclosures in Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Options; the provision, coordination, or management of health care and related services is defined as _____. | Billig and collection of activities |
| 9. A patient’s privacy rights are communicated to the patient through _____. | Notice of privacy practice |
| 10. What must covered entities have in place that protect against uses and disclosures not permitted by the privacy rule? | Administrative technical and physical safeguards |
| 11. A _____ is an example of a business associate. | Third party administrator claims |
| 12. When a patient receives a "Notice of Privacy Practices”, they must _____. | sign an acknowledgement of reciept |
| 13. A person or entity that performs certain functions or activities that involve the use or disclosure of personal health information on behalf of, or provides services to, a covered entity is known as a _____. | business associates |
| 14. The HITECH Act updated the HIPAA Privacy Rule to include _____. | Protection against identity theft |
| 15. Which government office is responsible for administering and enforcing HIPAA standards? | Office of Civil Rights |
| 16. Under the Minimum Necessary Standard, covered entities must identity who needs access to protected health information _____. | To carry out their job duties |
| 17. Under the Uses and Disclosures in Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Options; the privacy rule provides for _____. | Treatment |
| 18. Who must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule? | Healthcare private benefit plans, healthcare clearing houses, and health care providers |
| 19. HIPAA accountability involves “Administrative Simplification” which includes _____. | HHS to adopt national standards for electronic health care |
| 20. The privacy officer required under the privacy rule is responsible for _____. | Privacy related training and education |