HIPAA and Privacy Act Training Flashcards
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In which of the following circumstances must an individual be given the opportunity to agree or object to the use and disclosure of their PHI? (Select all that apply)

  • Before their information is shared with third parties
  • Before their information is included in a facility directory (correct)
  • Before PHI directly relevant to a person's involvement with the individual's care or payment of health care is shared with that person (correct)
  • Before they share their health information with family members
  • Which of the following statements about the HIPAA Security Rule are true? (Select all that apply)

  • Established a national set of standards for the protection of PHI that is created, received, maintained, or transmitted in electronic media by a HIPAA covered entity (CE) or business associate (BA) (correct)
  • Protects electronic PHI (ePHI) (correct)
  • Addresses three types of safeguards - administrative, technical and physical - that must be in place to secure individuals' ePHI (correct)
  • None of the above
  • A covered entity (CE) must have an established complaint process.

    True

    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</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

    Which of the following statements about the Privacy Act are true? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Balances the privacy rights of individuals with the Government's need to collect and maintain information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What of the following are categories for punishing violations of federal health care laws? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Civil money penalties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are common causes of breaches? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Human error (e.g., misdirected communication containing PHI or PII)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are fundamental objectives of information security? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Availability</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: (Select all that apply)

    <p>DHA Privacy Office</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

    What is a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)?

    <p>An analysis of how information is handled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A breach as defined by the DoD is broader than a HIPAA breach.

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

    Which of the following are breach prevention best practices? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Log off or lock your workstation when it is unattended</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: (Select all that apply)

    <p>Established appropriate administrative safeguards</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</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? (Select all that apply)

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

    What are physical safeguards?

    <p>Administrative actions, and policies and procedures that are used to manage the selection, development, implementation and maintenance of security measures to protect electronic PHI (ePHI).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would be considered PHI? (Select all that apply)

    <p>An individual's first and last name and the medical diagnosis in a physician's progress report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The minimum necessary standard: (Select all that apply)

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

    What is ePHI?

    <p>ePHI is PHI that is created, received, maintained, or transmitted in electronic media by a HIPAA covered entity or business associate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is information security?

    <p>The process of protecting data from unauthorized access, destruction, modification, or disruption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are fundamental objectives of information security? (Select all that apply)

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

    What is a Privacy Overlay?

    <p>The Privacy Overlay is the authoritative source of HIPAA Security Rule-specific security controls for DoD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are elements of a risk analysis?

    <p>Defining the scope of the analysis, identifying and documenting potential threats, assessing existing security measures, determining possible impact, and reviewing the risk analysis periodically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a physical safeguard in the context of HIPAA?

    <p>Administrative actions, and policies and procedures that are used to manage access to areas where PHI is kept.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The HIPAA Security Rule applies to which of the following?

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

    What are administrative safeguards?

    <p>Administrative actions, and policies and procedures that are used to manage the selection, development, implementation and maintenance of security measures to protect ePHI.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are fundamental objectives of information security? (Select all that apply)

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

    Study Notes

    HIPAA and Privacy Act Overview

    • Individuals must be given the opportunity to agree or object to their PHI being included in facility directories prior to disclosure.
    • The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards for protecting electronic PHI (ePHI) and mandates administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.

    Compliance and Reporting

    • Covered entities must have a formal complaint process to address alleged non-compliance with HIPAA.
    • Breaches must be reported to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team within 1 hour of discovery.

    Privacy Act Essentials

    • The Privacy Act balances individual privacy rights with government needs for personal data collection.
    • It regulates how federal agencies collect, maintain, and disclose personally identifiable information (PII).

    Violations and Breach Prevention

    • Categories for punishing violations include criminal penalties, civil money penalties, and sanctions.
    • Common breach causes: theft, human error, lost or stolen devices containing PHI or PII.

    Information Security Fundamentals

    • Core objectives of information security: confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
    • The minimum necessary standard limits PHI access to only what is necessary for the task at hand.

    Rights and Safeguards

    • Individuals can request amendments to their records under the Privacy Act.
    • Technical safeguards encompass IT policies and procedures used to secure ePHI.

    Assessments and Risk Management

    • Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) analyzes how information is handled to comply with legal and regulatory standards.
    • Key elements of risk analysis include defining the scope of ePHI, documenting threats and vulnerabilities, and assessing current security measures.

    Privacy Overlay

    • The Privacy Overlay provides guidance on specific security controls for ePHI within the DoD, aiding compliance with HIPAA requirements.

    Responsibilities of Covered Entities

    • Covered entities should implement minimum necessary standards, appropriate safeguards, and maintain secure areas to prevent unauthorized access to PHI.
    • Administrative safeguards govern the conduct of the workforce and the management of security measures related to ePHI.

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    Test your knowledge on HIPAA regulations and the Privacy Act with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on key concepts regarding the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Perfect for trainers and learners familiarizing themselves with essential privacy practices in healthcare.

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