Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: Title II
limited data set
in loco parentis
authorization
minimum necessary
consent

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Permission granted to disclose PHI for purposes is...

Question 2

The minimum penalty per incidence for violations that Office for Civil Rights finds for noncompliance to the Privacy Rule is

Accepted Answer

The minimum penalty per incidence for violations of the Privacy Rule, as enforced by the Office for Civil Rights, is $100.

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: outside the entity
within the entity

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Disclosure of PHI is for releasing IIHI is...

Question 4

A HIPAA investigator seeks to find willingness in each organization to comply with what is ____________________ for their particular situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A HIPAA investigator seeks to find willingness...

Question 5

A hospital or other inpatient facility may include patients in their published directory

Accepted Answer

Patients have the right to opt-out of the published directory. The inclusion in the directory is not for advertising purposes or for pharmaceutical offers. It is solely for the purpose of notifying friends and family of the patient's location in the hospital. Hospital radio stations also do not typically announce the names of admitted patients.

Question 6

Research organizations are permitted to receive

Accepted Answer

Under HIPAA regulations, research organizations are permitted to receive limited data sets that have been de-identified for research purposes. This means that identifying information, such as names or addresses, have been removed from the data set to protect patient privacy. Any PHI that is sent to a research organization for research purposes must be de-identified or have patient authorization.

Question 7

During an investigation by the Office for Civil Rights, each provider is expected to have the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Although it is important for staff to be trained in state law, this is not specifically listed as a requirement during an investigation by the Office for Civil Rights. The other options are all crucial components for protecting privacy and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Question 8

According to AHIMA report, the most common problem that health care providers face in relation to PHI is

Accepted Answer

According to the AHIMA report, the most common problem that healthcare providers face in relation to PHI is the lack of a standardized process to release PHI. This means that there is no uniform method of releasing PHI, which can lead to confusion and errors in the release of information. This problem can result in breaches of patient privacy and information security. Therefore, healthcare providers must establish a standardized process to release PHI and ensure that all staff members are aware of it.

Question 9

Another name for the Title II portion of HIPAA law is ___________________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for the Title II portion...

Question 10

Psychotherapy notes or process notes include

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy notes or process notes are not part of the patient's official medical record and are meant to capture the therapist's subjective impressions of the patient during therapy sessions. They include observations, reactions, and interpretations of the patient's behavior and affect. They are not meant to include the treatment plan, medication use, or other objective medical information.

Question 11

For individuals requesting to amend their medical record

Accepted Answer

While individuals can request to amend their medical record, the provider has the option to reject the amendment. The replaced portion of the record may still be kept, but must be clearly marked as an amendment. A new file is not necessarily made, and a court order is not required for individuals to request an amendment.

Question 12

When policies for a facility are in both written and electronic form, the Office for Civil Rights will assume the ____________________ policies are the most trustworthy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When policies for a facility are in...

Question 13

Typical Business Associate individuals are

Accepted Answer

Business Associates are typically external entities or individuals who perform services involving the use or disclosure of protected health information on behalf of a covered entity, such as legal counsel or outside coding services.

Question 14

Requesting to amend a medical record was a feature included in HIPAA because

Accepted Answer

The answer of Requesting to amend a medical record was...

Question 15

Written policies and procedures relating to the HIPAA Privacy Rule:

Accepted Answer

Policies and procedures relating to the HIPAA Privacy Rule must be made available to all employees to ensure that they understand their responsibilities for safeguarding protected health information (PHI) in the course of their work. This helps to ensure compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule and minimize the risk of breaches or unauthorized disclosures of PHI.

Question 16

When there is an alleged violation to HIPAA Privacy Rule

Accepted Answer

While individuals may file complaints with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) regarding potential HIPAA violations, there is no private right of action to sue a health care provider for HIPAA violations. The OCR may impose penalties and corrective measures on the offending health care provider.

Question 17

The Office for Civil Rights receives complaints regarding the Privacy Rule. About what percentage of these complaints have been ruled either no violation or the entity is working toward compliance?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Office for Civil Rights receives complaints...

Quiz 2: Privacy Issues Explained

Match these Privacy Rule definitions with the correct word.