Health Policy Terms Definitions Quiz

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Who is defined as an Authorized Individual in this policy?

An individual with written approval to inquire about a patient's health status (correct)

A patient's family member interested in their health status

Any individual working in a healthcare organization

An individual with a legal health record

What does the term 'Identifiable Health Data' refer to?

Data that makes the individual described in it identifiable (correct)

Data related to the cost of health services

Data that can be securely transmitted

Data generated at a healthcare organization

Which operational unit is described as CHS within the Utah Department of Health and Human Services?

Department or DHHS

Correctional Health Services (correct)

Utah Department of Corrections

Office of Information Privacy and Security

What is the primary responsibility of CHS employees according to this policy?

To limit the use or disclosure of health data and identifiable health data Signup and view all the answers

What is an incidental use or disclosure?

A secondary use or disclosure that cannot reasonably be prevented Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered part of the healthcare team at the Utah Department of Corrections?

Employees of the Utah Department of Corrections Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if there is a failure to comply with privacy policies in the Utah Department of Corrections?

Disciplinary actions Signup and view all the answers

How should conversations involving patient identifiable health data be conducted?

In private Signup and view all the answers

What measures should be taken to safeguard identifiable health data in work areas?

Lock documents in secure containers when left unattended Signup and view all the answers

How should physical exams be conducted to ensure patient privacy?

With privacy screen or curtain for sensitive exams Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a generated record that would be released upon request, as per the policy?

Legal Health Record Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an 'Authorized Individual' according to the policy?

An individual with written approval to access patient health information Signup and view all the answers

Which department is referred to as DHHS in the policy?

Department of Health and Human Services Signup and view all the answers

What type of data does the term 'Identifiable Health Data' encompass based on the policy?

Health data that can be linked to an individual Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the guidelines provided in the text?

To outline procedures for maintaining security of health data Signup and view all the answers

How are conversations involving patient identifiable health data expected to be conducted?

In private to maintain patient privacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of providing privacy during physical exams according to the text?

To enhance patient comfort and maintain confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances are verbal medical updates permitted in the text?

Only to authorized individuals Signup and view all the answers

What happens if employees fail to comply with privacy policies in the Utah Department of Corrections, according to the text?

Disciplinary actions and legal consequences Signup and view all the answers

How are health records stored in the facility maintained according to UDC policy?

In secure conditions separate from correctional records Signup and view all the answers