HIPAA and PHI
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Which of the following is NOT a guideline to keep in mind before using any electrical equipment?

  • Remove any defective equipment from your work area
  • Perform a visual inspection of electrical equipment before each use
  • Visually check that wall outlets are in good condition
  • Electrical equipment located in patient areas must be grounded and UL-approved (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mentioned in the text?

  • Gloves (vinyl & latex)
  • Gowns (fluid proof, fluid resistant)
  • Helmets (correct)
  • Protective eyewear

    • What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals mentioned in the text?

  • To activate the Rapid Response Team
  • To reduce the risk of healthcare acquired infections
  • To improve patient safety (correct)
  • To prevent mistakes in surgery

    • What is the Universal Protocol mentioned in the text?

    <p>A protocol to prevent mistakes in surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) mentioned in the text?

    <p>To decrease mortality rates in the hospitalized patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the Rapid Response Team (RRT) be activated according to the text?

    <p>When a patient's oxygen saturation is below normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following has the Rapid Response Team (RRT) shown to decrease according to the text?

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

    What is the purpose of calling a hospital's Rapid Response Team when a patient first begins to show signs or symptoms of deteriorating health?

    <p>To benefit from the expertise of health care colleagues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RRT stand for according to the text?

    <p>Rapid Response Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Guidelines mentioned in the text?

    <p>To improve patient safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to HIPAA, who has access to Protected Health Information (PHI)?

    <p>Healthcare providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Need-to-Know' principle in relation to PHI?

    <p>Only discuss PHI with individuals who have a legitimate reason to know</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended step to protect a patient's PHI?

    <p>Conduct discussions about PHI in elevators or cafeterias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nursing students do with patient documents in the process of working with PHI?

    <p>Shred them using a paper shredder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Patient's Bill of Rights?

    <p>To distribute to all patients admitted to a hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nursing students do when preparing educational assignments or course required documents involving patient information?

    <p>Protect the computer screen from others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should nursing students NOT conduct discussions about PHI?

    <p>In cafeterias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nursing students do to protect their printer output containing PHI?

    <p>Protect it from others who don't have a 'need to know'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nursing students do with floppy/zip/CD-ROM/PDA containing PHI?

    <p>Protect it from loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is a paper shredder available in hospitals?

    <p>In all areas of the hospitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a right that a patient in a hospital in NY State has?

    <p>The right to receive emergency care if needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Advance Directives?

    <p>To protect the patient's right to make their own choices about treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?

    <p>To make explicit the primary goals, values, and obligations of the nursing profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea?

    <p>Clostridium difficile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the single most important component of an Infection Prevention program?

    <p>Handwashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should hands be washed with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds?

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

    What do Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide information about?

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

    What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?

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

    What is the purpose of Electrical Safety in the hospital setting?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for infections?

    <p>Contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for electrical equipment located in patient areas?

    <p>Located in non-patient areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Face shield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals mentioned in the text?

    <p>To improve patient safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Universal Protocol mentioned in the text?

    <p>To prevent mistakes in surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) mentioned in the text?

    <p>To decrease mortality rates in the hospitalized patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the Rapid Response Team (RRT) be activated according to the text?

    <p>When a patient's oxygen saturation is below normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea?

    <p>Improper hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nursing students do with floppy/zip/CD-ROM/PDA containing Protected Health Information (PHI)?

    <p>Store them in a secure location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nursing students do when preparing educational assignments or course required documents involving patient information?

    <p>Use patient initials instead of full names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important component of an Infection Prevention program?

    <p>Hand hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a right that a patient in a hospital in NY State has?

    <p>Receive treatment without discrimination based on age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?

    <p>To outline the primary goals and values of nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea?

    <p>Clostridium difficile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Advance Directives?

    <p>To protect the patient's right to make their own medical choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the Rapid Response Team (RRT) be activated according to the text?

    <p>When a patient first begins to show signs or symptoms of deteriorating health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Guidelines mentioned in the text?

    <p>To provide recommendations for infection prevention and asepsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for infections?

    <p>Electrical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Patient's Bill of Rights?

    <p>To protect the patient's right to make their own medical choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Electrical Safety in the hospital setting?

    <p>To operate electrical equipment safely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide information about?

    <p>Physical and health hazards associated with a specific agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the primary purpose of the HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act)?

    <p>To protect patients' health information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nursing students do to protect patient's PHI (Protected Health Information) when preparing educational assignments or other course required documents?

    <p>Identify the patient/client by initials only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, where should nursing students NOT conduct discussions about PHI?

    <p>In elevators or cafeterias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should nursing students do to protect their printer output containing PHI (Protected Health Information)?

    <p>Protect it from others who don't have a 'need to know'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should nursing students do with floppy/zip/CD-ROM/PDA containing PHI?

    <p>Protect it from loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should nursing students NOT do with patient documents in the process of working with PHI?

    <p>Photoduplicate or fax them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of the Patient's Bill of Rights?

    <p>To ensure that patients' rights are protected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, where is a paper shredder available in hospitals?

    <p>In all areas of the hospitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the 'Need-to-Know' principle in relation to PHI?

    <p>Discuss PHI only as it applies to your education or your patient's care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should nursing students do to make sure that individuals without the 'need to know' do not overhear conversations about PHI?

    <p>Take all reasonable steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for electrical equipment located in patient areas?

    <p>Both grounded with a 3-prong plug and UL approved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

    <p>To improve patient safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Universal Protocol?

    <p>To prevent mistakes in surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

    <p>To respond to deteriorating patient conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following has the Rapid Response Team (RRT) shown to decrease according to the text?

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

    According to the text, what is the purpose of the HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act)?

    <p>To protect patient's PHI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the 'Need-to-Know' principle in relation to PHI (Protected Health Information)?

    <p>Only discussing PHI as it applies to education or patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should nursing students NOT do with patient documents in the process of working with PHI?

    <p>Photoduplicate or fax them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, where should nursing students NOT conduct discussions about PHI?

    <p>Elevators or cafeterias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should nursing students do to protect their computer screen containing PHI?

    <p>Ensure others cannot see it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a right that a patient in a hospital in NY State has, according to the text?

    <p>The right to receive emergency care if needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Advance Directives, according to the text?

    <p>To protect a patient's right to make their own medical care decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, according to the text?

    <p>To make explicit the primary goals, values, and obligations of the nursing profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea, according to the text?

    <p>Clostridium difficile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the single most important component of an Infection Prevention program, according to the text?

    <p>Handwashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Important Information for Nursing Students

    • HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act) protects PHI (Protected Health Information).
    • Nursing students should only discuss PHI in relation to their education or patient care.
    • Steps should be taken to ensure that conversations about PHI are not overheard by individuals who do not have a need to know.
    • Discussions about PHI should not take place in elevators or cafeterias.
    • Computer screens should be protected from others while working, and logging out should be done when finished.
    • When preparing assignments or documents, patient/client information should be identified by initials only.
    • Other demographic data should only be used to the extent necessary to identify the patient and their needs for the instructor.
    • Screens, PDAs, clipboards, and notes should be protected from individuals who do not have a need to know.
    • Printer output should also be protected from those who do not have a need to know.
    • Patient's Bill of Rights is mandated in New York State and should be distributed to all patients admitted to a hospital.
    • Advance Directives allow patients to make their own choices about treatment.
    • Infection prevention and asepsis training requirements include CDC, New York State Departments of Health & Education, Nassau and Suffolk County Department of Health, Joint Commission, OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Standard, and OSHA Tuberculosis Standard.

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    Test your knowledge on HIPAA and PHI with this quiz. Learn about who has access to protected health information (PHI) and the importance of the 'need-to-know' principle in healthcare. Explore how nursing students can discuss and protect patient PHI in their education and care.

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