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What is the meaning of the term 'Web log'?
The specific portion of a social media website where content is displayed
What is the definition of a 'Post' on social media?
Content an individual shares on a social media site or the act of publishing content on a site
Which of the following is NOT a potential use of social media for a fire department?
Posting job openings for the fire department
What is the purpose of a department-sanctioned social media presence?
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What is the definition of 'Social Media' according to the text?
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What is the primary purpose of this policy?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential use of social media according to the policy?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding patient care reports?
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What does the policy recognize regarding the personal use of social media by department personnel?
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What is the policy regarding copying patient reports?
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What is the policy regarding computer access and security?
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What is the definition of a blog according to the policy?
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What is the policy regarding the release of patient information to the Medical Examiner's Office?
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According to the policy, what is the reason for providing information of a precautionary nature regarding personal use of social media?
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What are the consequences for personnel who do not follow the policies on patient privacy?
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What is the main purpose of the policy described in the text?
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What is the responsibility of all personnel who may have or had access to PHI?
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Which of the following rights do patients have under HIPAA, according to the text?
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What is the timeframe for SJCFR to act upon a patient's request to access their PHI if the records are stored off site?
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What type of PHI can a patient request to be amended, according to the text?
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What is included in the Designated Record Set (DRS) under the Privacy Rule?
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What is the fundamental principle regarding access to patient care information?
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When should staff discuss patient care information with others who are not involved in the patient's care?
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What is the purpose of the privacy laws regarding incidental disclosures of PHI?
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How should staff avoid incidental disclosures of patient information when discussing it with others?
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What is the main purpose of the guidelines outlined in the text?
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What type of speech are department personnel strongly cautioned to refrain from when using social media?
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What is the potential legal risk for department personnel when using social media?
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What is the key principle that department personnel are expected to uphold when using social media?
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What is the main restriction on the use of personally owned devices by department personnel for the department's social media activities?
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Which of the following types of medical records are considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding access to medical records of staff?
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If a staff member submits a doctor's note to their supervisor to document an absence or tardiness, is that considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
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If a staff member is involved in a work-related injury while on duty, and their medical records are obtained for the purpose of determining workers' compensation coverage, are those records considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
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If a fire department receives a staff member's medical record in the course of providing treatment or transport to that staff member, is that record considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
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Which of the following types of records are NOT considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the storage of medical records of staff members?
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If a staff member's medical record is obtained while providing direct medical services to them, and that staff member is also involved in a work-related injury during the same incident, which of the following statements is true?
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Which of the following entities is explicitly stated as having access to medical records of staff members that are not considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
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If a staff member submits a medical record to their supervisor for a reason other than documenting an absence or tardiness, is that record considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
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