HIPAA Compliance Quiz
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The acronym HIPAA is an abbreviation of?

  • Health information portability and accountability act
  • Health insurance portability and accountability act (correct)
  • Health information privacy and accountability act
  • None of the above

    • HIPAA was originally enacted in?

  • 1996
  • 2003
  • 2009
  • None of the above (correct)

    • Which of the following are covered entities?

  • Pharmacists
  • Ambulances
  • Social workers
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which of the following activities does not need to comply with the privacy rule?

    <p>Written communication with the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individually identifiable health information includes?

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

    PHI is an abbreviation for?

    <p>Protected health information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the privacy rule?

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

    Enforcement of the privacy rule is carried out by the?

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

    Which of the following are requirements regarding the disclosure of patient information?

    <p>Usage of patient information as the privacy rule permits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Title II of HIPAA is known as?

    <p>The administrative simplification (AS) provisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding transmission of health information in which the patient has provided written permission?

    <p>A covered entity does not have to keep health information confidential when the information does not reveal the identity of an individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Small covered entities such as a private dental practice must comply to?

    <p>The same extent as large multi-state health plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transmission of PHI among covered entities must be done?

    <p>In a secure manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding transmission of patient information?

    <p>A patient cannot consent to unsecure email transmission of their protected info to another dental or medical provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Protocols that protect patient info during transmission of PHI include?

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

    To be compliant with HIPAA regulations, there must be?

    <p>An auditable record of the individuals who were able to read, write and delete patient info</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Traditional email does not comply with HIPAA regulations because?

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

    The discovery of most deviation from full compliance with HIPAA regulations originates with?

    <p>The patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The majority of info breaches are the result of?

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

    Which of the following comply with HIPAA regulations?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The need for protecting the privacy of the health records of individuals has its origins in?

    <p>The increased use of technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary purpose of HIPAA is to?

    <p>Protect the health info of individuals and protect PHI being held or transmitted in any manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In its most basic form, the HIPAA Privacy Rule indicates?

    <p>Who is covered, and the type of info that is protected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The U.S Department of Health and Human Services issued the Privacy Rule to?

    <p>Implement HIPAA requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Privacy Rule is designed to be?

    <p>Inflexible to respond to the diverse healthcare marketplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individually identifiable health information includes?

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

    Disclosure of protected health info is required when?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of 'minimum necessary' addresses?

    <p>The need to provide the minimum info necessary to another covered entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    HIPAA Overview

    • HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
    • The primary purpose is to protect individuals' health information and ensure the confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI).

    Compliance Requirements

    • Compliance is mandatory for all covered entities, including pharmacists, ambulances, and social workers.
    • Small covered entities, like private dental practices, must comply to the same extent as larger healthcare organizations.

    Privacy Rule Essentials

    • The Privacy Rule sets standards to protect patient information, guiding its use and disclosure.
    • It maintains a balance between protecting patient information and allowing its necessary use.
    • Written communication with patients is not exempt from the Privacy Rule.

    Protected Health Information (PHI)

    • PHI includes identifiable health information, future medical conditions, past payments for healthcare services, and provision of care.
    • Individually identifiable health information encompasses details like Social Security numbers, birth dates, names, and addresses.

    Disclosure of Information

    • Disclosure of PHI is required when individuals request access to their records or when the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requests information.
    • The "minimum necessary" principle emphasizes providing only essential information when sharing data with other covered entities.

    Security Protocols

    • Transmission of PHI must be secure to prevent unauthorized access.
    • Effective protocols include encryption, data backup, and identity authentication.
    • Traditional email does not meet HIPAA security standards due to non-secure data transmission.

    Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring

    • The Office for Civil Rights enforces the Privacy Rule.
    • Most compliance deviations are discovered by patients, highlighting the importance of patient awareness.
    • The majority of information breaches result from lost, stolen, or unencrypted data.

    Non-compliance Issues

    • Non-compliance is often linked to the lack of secure disposal mechanisms for transmitted information and inadequate record-keeping.
    • An auditable record of who accessed, modified, or deleted patient information is crucial for compliance.

    Evolving Context

    • The need for privacy protection has grown with increased technology use in healthcare.
    • The Privacy Rule issued by HHS serves to implement HIPAA requirements and adapt to the diverse healthcare landscape.
    • Although designed to be flexible, the Privacy Rule is primarily inflexible to ensure consistent protection across the board.

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    Test your knowledge on the complexities of HIPAA with this engaging quiz. From covered entities to the act's original enactment, this quiz covers a variety of essential topics related to health information privacy and security. Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of HIPAA regulations.

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