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What is CHSW prohibited from doing with an individual's protected health information (PHI)?
What is CHSW prohibited from doing with an individual's protected health information (PHI)?
- Using the PHI for billing and payment purposes
- Selling the PHI (correct)
- Sharing the PHI with other healthcare providers for treatment purposes
- Disclosing the PHI to internal departments for coordinating services
Under what circumstances is CHSW required to notify an individual about a breach of their unsecured PHI?
Under what circumstances is CHSW required to notify an individual about a breach of their unsecured PHI?
- CHSW is never required to notify an individual about a breach of their unsecured PHI
- If the PHI was definitely subject to unauthorized use or disclosure
- If the PHI was known to have been or was likely subject to unauthorized use or disclosure (correct)
- If the PHI was likely subject to unauthorized use or disclosure
What should an individual do if they have general questions about CHSW's Privacy Notice?
What should an individual do if they have general questions about CHSW's Privacy Notice?
- Sign and return the last page of the Notice or the intake Signature Page
- File a written complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Contact CHSW and ask for the Privacy Officer (correct)
- Request and receive a paper copy of the Notice
If an individual believes their privacy rights have been violated, what action can they take?
If an individual believes their privacy rights have been violated, what action can they take?
For what purpose may CHSW use or disclose an individual's health/mental health information without authorization?
For what purpose may CHSW use or disclose an individual's health/mental health information without authorization?
What is CHSW's policy regarding retaliation if an individual files a complaint?
What is CHSW's policy regarding retaliation if an individual files a complaint?
What is the purpose of this notice?
What is the purpose of this notice?
What is the definition of 'Protected Health Information' (PHI) according to the notice?
What is the definition of 'Protected Health Information' (PHI) according to the notice?
What is CHSW required to do under State and Federal laws?
What is CHSW required to do under State and Federal laws?
How does CHSW use or disclose protected health information?
How does CHSW use or disclose protected health information?
