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Name 3 action steps you can take to keep client health information confidential.
1. Use shredders or shred bins to destroy PHI when not needed. 2. Check Fax numbers prior to sending PHI 3. Do not discuss patient information with anyone who does not have a need to know 5. Keep confidential client information out of public areas such as waiting rooms, conference rooms, receptionist desk or on white boards viewable by the public. 6. Don't assume the person with the client knows all the information. 8. Keep records safe and protected regardless of where they are kept.
Obtained before releasing Protected Health Information for purposes other than treatment, payment, and operations.
What is a written patient authorization.
Can we use sign in sheets at the agency?
Yes, as long as there is no health information contained on the sheet.
What do the Privacy Regulations seek to do?
The privacy regulation establish that personal health information must be kept confidential.
Does your supervisor have access to review your entire personnel file?
No. There would be no need for your supervisor to have access to your health information to do their job.
Two components of the HIPPA regulation (Hint-Rules).
What is the Privacy Rule and Security Rule.
PHI
What is Protected Health Information
Can we leave message for a client about an upcoming appointment?
Yes, as long as they gave you permission and no specific health information is included in the message.
Protected health information includes information about...
1. a person's health, health care, or payment of health care (the term "health" includes mental health and behavioral health issues) 2. information that identifies a person 3. services created or received by a covered health care plan or provider.
Do all clients have to get a "Notice of our Privacy Practices?"
Yes. We must offer it to everyone at least at their first visit. If they refuse it, simply document the attempt to give it to them.
Define the term "Business Associate"
What is a person or entity who provides certain functions, activities, or services for the agency, involving the use and/or disclosure of protected health information, other than a member of our workforce.
HIPAA
What is The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Can I release PHI to a patient's spouse?
Yes, we can release PHI to a patient's spouse, relative if we have the patient's permission and only if we can reasonably say that the patient does not object and that it will be in the patient's best interest. It is best practice to get it in writing
Do the same requirements apply to mental health records and to medical records?
In general, yes; however, - "Psychotherapy notes" are accorded special privacy protections under this regulation. Ordinarily, a written client consent is required before psychotherapy notes can be disclosed to anyone.
What country singer's medical records were sold to the National Enquirer and Star tabloids by a hospital employee for $2,610?
Who is Tammy Wynette
Can an adult who is not a child's parent or legal guardian accompany them to a medical appointment? Can we share the child's PHI with them?
From a strictly HIPAA standpoint, yes if they are a minor and it's not teen wellness information. "Other regulations governing minors may still mandate that parental consent is documented".
Notice of Privacy Practices: Name 2 of the 5 rights individuals have within the Privacy Rule.
1. What is the Right to receive a “Notice of Privacy Practices” 2. Right to authorize any use or disclosure of protected health information 3. Right to restrict use or disclosure of protected health information 4. Right to an accounting of disclosure of protected health information 5. Right to inspect, copy and request amendments to protected health information
Can we discuss a client's PHI with other providers involved in their care or other provider to whom we are referring them?
Yes. This is part of treatment and does not require authorization.