Name, date of birth, address, SSN and phone numbers are all examples of what?
Protected Health Information (PHI)
ePHI
Electronic Protected Health Information
Any electronic form of patient records/information.
It is mandatory for each employee to have a TB test and Hepatitis B vaccination when first hired on at no cost to the employee.
False
A TB test and HepB vaccination must be OFFERED at no cost to the employee when hired but can be declined if they sign an immunization declination form.
What is the easiest way to help prevent the spread of infection?
Handwashing with antibacterial soap
What are the 3 main PPEs used in a dental office?
Gloves, Face Masks, Safety Glasses
Which of the following is a Covered Entity?
A. Insurance Carriers
B. Other Providers/Dental Offices
C. Pharmacies
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
A Covered Entity is anyone directly involved in the care or billing of a patients treatment.
HIPAA
Health Information Portability Accessibility and Accountability Act
Federal law that protects patient health information from unauthorized disclosure.
Patients have rights to all their health and payment information.
True.
Who is the OSHA Officer in our office?
Kira
In the event you get an injury at work (needle/wire stick, cut, something in your eye or mouth, etc.) who must be informed besides your team lead and Dr. E?
The OSHA Officer, Kira
We are required to fill out an incident/injury report and keep a record for any and all injuries no matter how small.
What is the most common method cyber hackers use to hack into our systems?
Email Phishing.
Mass-sent, fraudulent emails asking users to click a link to 'verify' account details or reset passwords.
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal agency that ensures safe and healthy working conditions.
Administrative, Physical and Technical Safeguards are all parts of the HIPAA Security Rule.
True
The HIPAA Security Rule is the national standards and precautions to protect ePHI/PHI in medical offices.
Which of the following is not a bloodborne pathogen?
A. Hepatitis B
B. Hepatitis C
C. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
D. Influenza
D. Influenza
Influenza is transmitted primarily through respiratory droplets.
If you are unable to wash your hands, what is the next best thing to use to sanitize your hands?
Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
Which of the following is a Business Associate?
A. IT (Infinite Solutions)
B. Clearinghouses
C. Medical Waste Disposal Companies
D. A and C
D. A and C
A Business Associate (BA) is any person or organization not directly involved in the treatment or billing of a patient.
SDS
Safety Data Sheets
An SDS only provides first aid instructions in the case of a chemical exposure.
False
SDS includes physical characteristics, health hazards, environmental risks, instructions for safe handling, storage and emergency response/first aid.
Match the 3 methods of decontamination with their level of germ reduction: Sanitization, Sterilization and Disinfection.
1. Completely Eliminates
2. Destroys Most
3. Lowers to Safe Levels
Sanitization: 3. Lowers to Safe Levels
Sterilization: 1. Completely Eliminates
Disinfection: 2. Destroys Most
What is the last piece of PPE you should put on before working on a patient?
Gloves.
Gloves should be put on last to prevent them from getting contaminated or damaged when putting on other forms of PPE like masks and eye protection.
What is the difference between an incidental and accidental breach of PHI?
An Incident is a deliberate attempt or successful unauthorized access or disclosure of a patients PHI.
An Accident is a genuine mistake or oversight resulting is the disclosure or a patients PHI.
PASS
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
This describes the basic actions when using a fire extinguisher in the event of a fire
If another office is requesting a patients PANO or treatment notes, they must send a records request form signed by the patient and doctor.
False
Because it is directly related to the treatment of the patient, it is not required by law. Some offices require them because of their specific office policy but that is a personal choice.
In the event of a fire, where is our meet up spot after exiting the building?
Around the left side of Dr. Workman's office across the parking lot.
What does this Hazard Communication Pictogram mean?

Corrosion: can cause skin corrosion/burns, eye damage and is corrosive to metals.