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HCP 203 HIPPA
Question | Answer |
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What does the acronym "HIPAA" stand for? | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability |
The privacy rule protects information that exists in _____. | Written, oral and electronic formats |
What form must be given to the patient informing them of their patient rights? | Notice of privacy practice |
What penalties exist for healthcare providers and workers who violate HIPAA guidelines? | Monetary fine and or imprisonment |
The “Minimum Necessary Standard” requires covered entities to evaluate their practices in order _____. | To protect access and disclose of personal health information |
Who must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule? | employees, volunteers, trainees, and other persons who have a job-related reason to access perosnal health info |
The privacy rule permits certain incidental uses and disclosures as long as _____. | There are reasonable safeguards and implemented minimum necessary standards |
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 _____. | treatment |
A patient’s privacy rights are communicated to the patient through _____. | Notice of privacy practices |
What must covered entities have in place that protect against uses and disclosures not permitted by the privacy rule? | Administrative technical and physical safeguards |
A _____ is an example of a business associate. | Third party administrator with claims |
When a patient receives a "Notice of Privacy Practices”, they must _____. | sign ans acknowledgment of receipt which is retained by the healthcare provider |
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 |
The HITECH Act updated the HIPAA Privacy Rule to include _____. | Protection against identity theft |
Which government office is responsible for administering and enforcing HIPAA standards? | The office of civil rights |
Under the Minimum Necessary Standard, covered entities must identity who needs access to protected health information _____. | To carry out their job duties |
Under the Uses and Disclosures in Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Options; the privacy rule provides for _____. | Treatment |
Who must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule? | Private benefit plan Healthcare providers Healthcare clearinghouse |
HIPAA accountability involves “Administrative Simplification” which includes _____. | |
The privacy officer required under the privacy rule is responsible for _____. | Privacy related training and education |