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Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a violation of the principle of confidentiality in a healthcare setting?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a violation of the principle of confidentiality in a healthcare setting?
- Sharing patient information with insurance companies to process claims.
- Discussing a patient's case with consulting physicians to determine the best treatment plan.
- Accessing patient records for quality improvement and auditing purposes.
- Posting a patient's medical condition on social media without their consent. (correct)
HIPAA's primary goal is to:
HIPAA's primary goal is to:
- Standardize healthcare billing practices.
- Promote the use of electronic health records.
- Reduce healthcare costs for consumers.
- Ensure health information is kept private and secure. (correct)
A nurse is overheard discussing a patient's diagnosis in a crowded elevator. Which principle is most directly violated?
A nurse is overheard discussing a patient's diagnosis in a crowded elevator. Which principle is most directly violated?
- HIPAA regulations. (correct)
- Standard healthcare billing practices.
- The Minimum Data Set (MDS) requirements.
- Incident reporting protocols.
Which of the following pieces of information is NOT considered PHI (Protected Health Information)?
Which of the following pieces of information is NOT considered PHI (Protected Health Information)?
A software company is developing a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. What is their primary responsibility regarding HIPAA compliance?
A software company is developing a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. What is their primary responsibility regarding HIPAA compliance?
What is the primary purpose of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in long-term care facilities?
What is the primary purpose of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in long-term care facilities?
A patient falls while attempting to get out of bed unassisted and sustains a minor injury. According to healthcare facility protocols, this event is classified as:
A patient falls while attempting to get out of bed unassisted and sustains a minor injury. According to healthcare facility protocols, this event is classified as:
Why is it important for healthcare facilities to have clear and well-documented incident reporting protocols?
Why is it important for healthcare facilities to have clear and well-documented incident reporting protocols?
A hospital administrator discovers a breach in patient data where unauthorized individuals accessed medical records. What is the hospital's immediate priority?
A hospital administrator discovers a breach in patient data where unauthorized individuals accessed medical records. What is the hospital's immediate priority?
How does the concept of confidentiality relate to the use of electronic health records (EHRs)?
How does the concept of confidentiality relate to the use of electronic health records (EHRs)?
Flashcards
Confidentiality
Confidentiality
The legal and ethical principle of keeping information private.
HIPAA
HIPAA
A federal law that requires health information to be kept private and secure, and that organizations take special steps to protect this information.
PHI
PHI
A person's private health information, which includes name, address, telephone number, social security number, email address, and medical record number.
Minimum Data Set (MDS)
Minimum Data Set (MDS)
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Incident
Incident
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Study Notes
- Confidentiality is the legal and ethical principle of keeping information private.
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law.
- HIPAA requires that health information be kept private and secure.
- HIPAA also requires that organizations take special steps to protect health information.
- Protected health information (PHI) is a person's private health information.
- PHI includes name, address, telephone number, social security number, email address, and medical record number.
- The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a detailed form with guidelines for assessing residents in long-term care facilities.
- An incident is an accident, problem, or unexpected event during the course of care that is not part of the normal routine in a healthcare facility.
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