26 Questions
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Cryptolocker malware on the mental health clinic?
It encrypted all the data housed on the clinic server
What was the clinic's response to the ransom demand?
They paid the ransom to decrypt the data
What was one of the clinic's shortcomings in terms of data security?
Lack of basic audit controls
Which type of safeguards are required by HIPAA security regulations to protect ePHI?
All of the above
How many safeguards and implementation specifications are there for ePHI?
54
Who must designate a security official according to the security regulations?
Both CE and BA
Which of the following is a potential danger of medical identity theft?
Clients may receive bills for someone else's treatment
What is the approximate cost of a data breach per individual record?
$200
In which case was HIPAA successfully used as establishing the standard of care for handling client data?
Byrne v. Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology
Why is HIPAA compliance important for couple and family therapists (CFTs)?
To maintain client trust and the therapeutic relationship
Under HIPAA, clients may have access to their own psychotherapy notes.
False
State mental health laws are typically stricter than HIPAA.
True
Ethical codes for mental health professionals often prioritize client confidentiality over legal requirements.
False
Therapists should integrate state law into their Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP).
True
According to HIPAA regulations, which of the following is considered protected health information (PHI)?
Any information related to physical or mental health
Who is considered a covered entity (CE) under HIPAA regulations?
A health care provider
What is the purpose of a business associate agreement (BAA) under HIPAA regulations?
To establish a working relationship between a CE and a BA
What is the role of a privacy official under HIPAA regulations?
To oversee administration of and compliance with the privacy rules
Which of the following is a required element in an authorization for the release of health information?
The patient's signature
What is the purpose of an accounting of disclosures (AoD)?
To document unauthorized disclosures of PHI
Which of the following is excluded from an accounting of disclosures (AoD)?
Disclosures made to the individual or their personal representative
What was the largest breach of PHI at the time of this publication?
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
According to HIPAA regulations, psychotherapy notes are defined as notes recorded by a mental health professional during a private counseling session that are separated from the rest of the individual's medical record. What is NOT a characteristic of psychotherapy notes?
They can be used to substantiate billing
Under HIPAA, what type of information is NOT considered psychotherapy notes and is not afforded special protection?
Summary information about the patient
When can psychotherapy notes be disclosed without an authorization?
To avert a serious and imminent threat to public health or safety
If a therapist is part of an integrated health care network and routinely shares psychotherapy notes with others, what happens to the heightened protection of those notes?
They lose their heightened protection
Test your knowledge on HIPAA and HITECH regulations with this quiz. Learn about the specific requirements for authorizations, including descriptions of health information, authorized individuals or organizations, purposes of disclosure, and more.
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