PHI Access

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Which of the following is a patient's right in a hospital in NY State?

To operate electrical equipment in the hospital

To receive treatment without discrimination based on race (correct)

To know the names of all hospital staff involved in their care

To have an advance directive

What is the purpose of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?

To establish ethical obligations and duties for nurses (correct)

To provide assistance to patients who need help understanding their rights

To prevent infection in healthcare settings

To protect the patient's right to make their own choices about treatment

What is the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea?

Antibiotics

Clostridium difficile (correct)

Spore forming bacteria

Hand washing with alcohol-based gel

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

Hand washing Signup and view all the answers

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

Physical and health hazards associated with a specific agent Signup and view all the answers

What are Standard Precautions in a healthcare setting?

Precautions that apply to all patients regardless of diagnosis or presumed infection status Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an advance directive?

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

What is the role of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?

To establish ethical obligations and duties for nurses Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission for Clostridium difficile?

Contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended technique for hand hygiene?

Handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Signup and view all the answers

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

Nursing students Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their patient's PHI?

Log out when done with any computer file Signup and view all the answers

What precautions should nursing students take when preparing educational assignments or other course required documents?

Use other demographic data only to the extent necessary to identify the patient and his/her needs to the instructor Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their floppy/zip/CD-ROM/PDA?

Protect them from loss Signup and view all the answers

Can nursing students photocopy or fax patient documents in the process of working with their patient's PHI?

No, it is not allowed Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do with notes containing PHI/PMI?

Shred them using a paper shredder Signup and view all the answers

According to New York State, who is mandated to distribute the Patient's Bill of Rights?

Patients Signup and view all the answers

Is the Patient's Bill of Rights available in other languages?

Yes, it is available in multiple languages Signup and view all the answers

What principle should be followed when discussing PHI as a nursing student?

The 'Need-to-Know' Principle Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their patient's PHI when working on a computer?

Protect the computer screen from others who don't have a 'need to know' Signup and view all the answers

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, if appropriate, label it 'defective' and notify your supervisor accordingly. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that should be worn to protect yourself from exposure?

Gloves (vinyl & latex) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

To improve patient safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the Universal Protocol?

To prevent mistakes in surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the Rapid Response Team (RRT) designed to do?

To intervene when a patient's condition starts to deteriorate before the onset of a cardiac arrest Signup and view all the answers

What criteria can activate the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

Oxygen saturation Signup and view all the answers

What have Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) shown to be associated with?

Decreased mortality rates in the hospitalized patient Signup and view all the answers

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

To benefit from the expertise of health care colleagues before the situation gets worse Signup and view all the answers

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

To respond to a 'spark' before it becomes a 'forest fire' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

To improve patient safety Signup and view all the answers

Before using any electrical equipment, it is important to perform a visual inspection of the equipment. What is one specific thing you should visually check for?

That the equipment is grounded with a 3-prong plug Signup and view all the answers

What type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be worn to protect yourself from exposure?

Gloves and masks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

To improve patient safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Universal Protocol?

To prevent mistakes in surgery Signup and view all the answers

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

To intervene before a cardiac arrest Signup and view all the answers

What is one criterion for activating the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

Heart rate 130-140 per minute Signup and view all the answers

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

To benefit from the expertise of health care colleagues Signup and view all the answers

What has the Rapid Response Team (RRT) been associated with?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is one guideline for using electrical equipment in patient areas?

The equipment must be grounded with a 3-prong plug Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with defective equipment in the work area?

Dispose of it according to Hospital policy Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who should nursing students discuss PHI with?

Their instructors Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their patient's PHI when working on a computer?

Log out when done Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do when preparing educational assignments or other course required documents?

Use initials only to identify the patient Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their computer screen, PDA, clipboard, or notes?

Protect them from others who don't have a 'need to know' Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to protect their printer output?

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

What should nursing students do to protect their floppy/zip/CD-ROM/PDA?

Protect it from loss Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students NOT do with notes containing PHI/PMI?

Photoduplicate or fax them Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do to destroy PHI/PMI notes?

Use a paper shredder Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a patient's right in a hospital in NY State?

Refuse treatment from hospital staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Advance Directives?

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

What is the purpose of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?

To serve as the profession's ethical standard Signup and view all the answers

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

Spore-forming bacteria Signup and view all the answers

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

Hand hygiene Signup and view all the answers

What precautions should nursing students take when preparing educational assignments or other course required documents?

Avoid including any patient information Signup and view all the answers

What do Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide information about according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals according to the text?

To ensure patient safety in healthcare settings Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one guideline for using electrical equipment in patient areas?

Electrical equipment located in patient areas must be grounded (3-prong plug) and UL-approved Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Universal Protocol?

Ensuring patient safety during surgery Signup and view all the answers

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

To benefit from the expertise of healthcare colleagues Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with defective equipment in the work area?

Label it as 'defective' and notify your supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What have Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) shown to be associated with?

Decreased ICU length of stays Signup and view all the answers

What is one criterion for activating the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

Heart rate 130-140 per minute Signup and view all the answers

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

To respond to deteriorating health before cardiac arrest Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals?

To improve patient safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended technique for hand hygiene?

Washing hands with soap and water Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a patient's right in a hospital in NY State?

Know the names, positions, and functions of hospital staff involved in care Signup and view all the answers

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

Antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

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

Following standard precautions Signup and view all the answers

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

Letting others see your computer screen while working Signup and view all the answers

What should nursing students do with notes containing PHI/PMI?

Shred them using a paper shredder Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Patient's Bill of Rights in New York State?

To distribute information about patient rights to all patients admitted to a hospital Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one guideline for using electrical equipment in patient areas?

The equipment must be visually inspected before each use Signup and view all the answers

What is one criterion for activating the Rapid Response Team (RRT)?

Systolic Blood Pressure < 90mmHg Signup and view all the answers

What have Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) shown to be associated with?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Universal Protocol?

All of the above 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.
It is important to take steps to protect patient PHI, such as avoiding discussions in public areas and ensuring computer screens are not visible to others.
When preparing assignments, use initials to identify patients and only include necessary demographic data.
Patient documents should not be photocopied or faxed without proper authorization.
The Patient's Bill of Rights in New York State ensures patients' rights are respected and provides assistance, including interpreters, if needed.
Advance Directives allow patients to make decisions about their future medical care and treatment.
The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses outlines the ethical obligations and duties of the nursing profession.
Infection prevention and asepsis training is required for healthcare professionals, following guidelines from organizations such as the CDC, New York State Departments of Health & Education, Nassau and Suffolk County Department of Health, Joint Commission, and OSHA.
Handwashing is the most important component of infection prevention, and should be done for at least 20 seconds.
Standard precautions should be taken for all blood and other potentially infectious body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gloves, gowns, eyewear, and masks, should be worn to protect against exposure to infections.
The National Patient Safety Goals aim to improve patient safety, focusing on reducing healthcare-acquired infections, implementing evidence-based practices, and preventing mistakes in surgery.

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Test your knowledge on who has access to Protected Health Information (PHI) with this quiz. Learn about the 'Need-to-Know' principle and how to protect your patient's PHI as a nursing student.