Health Information Privacy and Security

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Which of the following are common causes of breaches?

  • Option 1
  • Option 2
  • Option 3
  • All of the above (correct)

A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is an analysis of how information is handled:

  • Option 1
  • Option 2
  • Option 3
  • All of the above (correct)

Under the Privacy Act, individuals have the right to request amendments of their records contained in a system of records.

True (A)

Under HIPAA, a covered entity (CE) is defined as:

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The e-Government Act promotes the use of electronic government services by the public and improves the use of information technology in the government.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are categories for punishing violations of federal health care laws?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are technical safeguards?

<p>Information technology and the associated policies and procedures that are used to protect and control access to ePHI.</p> Signup and view all the answers

An incidental use or disclosure is not a violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule if the covered entity (CE) has:

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A covered entity (CE) must have an established complaint process.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The HIPAA Security Rule applies to which of the following?

<p>PHI transmitted electronically (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are breach prevention best practices?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of personally identifiable information (PII)?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

HIPAA provides individuals with the right to request an accounting of disclosures of their PHI.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an individual believes that a DoD covered entity (CE) is not complying with HIPAA, he or she may file a complaint with the:

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The minimum necessary standard:

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When must a breach be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team?

<p>Within 1 hour of discovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are administrative safeguards?

<p>Administrative actions, policies, and procedures that are used to manage security measures to protect electronic PHI.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A breach as defined by the DoD is broader than a HIPAA breach (or breach defined by HHS).

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which HHS Office is charged with protecting an individual patient's health information privacy and security through the enforcement of HIPAA?

<p>Office for Civil Rights (OCR) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are physical safeguards?

<p>Physical measures that are used to protect electronic information systems from environmental hazards and unauthorized intrusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Causes of Breaches

  • Common causes of breaches encompass various factors, indicating a critical need for vigilance in protecting health information.

Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)

  • A PIA analyzes the handling of information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Right to Amend Records

  • Under the Privacy Act, individuals possess the right to request amendments to records in a system of records, enhancing personal agency over their information.

Definition of Covered Entity (CE)

  • A covered entity refers to organizations that are subject to HIPAA regulations, including healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses.

e-Government Act

  • The e-Government Act promotes improved public access to electronic government services and enhances information technology usage in government operations.

Categories for Violating Federal Health Care Laws

  • Punishments for violations of federal health care laws can fall into various categories aimed at enforcing compliance.

Technical Safeguards

  • Technical safeguards involve technology and procedures designed to safeguard electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) and control its access.

Incidental Use or Disclosure

  • An incidental use or disclosure does not violate the HIPAA Privacy Rule if the covered entity implements reasonable safeguards.

Established Complaint Process

  • Covered entities must have a complaint process in place to address concerns regarding compliance with privacy regulations.

HIPAA Security Rule

  • The HIPAA Security Rule specifically applies to the electronic transmission of Protected Health Information (PHI).

Breach Prevention Best Practices

  • Best practices for breach prevention include implementing comprehensive security measures across all operations related to health information.

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

  • Examples of PII encompass various data that can be used to identify an individual, underscoring the importance of protecting such information.

Accounting of Disclosures

  • HIPAA grants individuals the right to request an accounting of disclosures concerning their Protected Health Information.

Filing Complaints

  • Individuals suspecting non-compliance with HIPAA by a DoD covered entity can file a complaint with established authorities.

Minimum Necessary Standard

  • The minimum necessary standard emphasizes limiting the access and disclosure of PHI to only what is essential.

Reporting Breaches

  • Breaches must be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team within one hour of their discovery to ensure timely response.

Administrative Safeguards

  • Administrative safeguards include policies and procedures for managing security measures and workforce conduct related to ePHI protection.

Definition of a Breach

  • The Department of Defense defines a breach more broadly than HIPAA, indicating the necessity for more stringent security measures.

HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

  • The Office for Civil Rights is responsible for ensuring the privacy and security of individual health information through HIPAA enforcement.

Physical Safeguards

  • Physical safeguards refer to protective measures for electronic information systems and their environments against hazards and unauthorized access.

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