Right of Access
Who is required to have HIPAA training?
Anyone who handles PHI
What is phising?
Fradulent Emails, texts, or calls sent to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
When are employees required to be trained on HIPAA?
Upon hire and annually after.
What does HIPPA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
True or False
You can access PHI whenever you want.
False
Only when it relates to being able to complete your job.
You get an email from DPundt@skalen.com requesting you respond with your password for a reset. What should be the first red flag that pops into mind?
Her email address, or requesting password information.
Does a resident have the right to view and make changes to to their PHI?
Yes
What does PHI stand for?
Private/Protected Health Information
Give three (or more if known) examples of resident PHI.
Name, DOB, Address, Email, phone #, S.S #, relative's names, license plate, ect.
Who do you report suspected fraudulent emails or phone calls to?
Supervisor, Manager, Kris, Maggie, or Patrick
True or False
HIPAA only applies to all living individuals.
False
HIPAA applies to deceased individuals as well.
Which is the most commonly used password?
A. 123123
B. Skaalen123
C. 1234
D. JoshRocks
E. Password
1234, a password used by 23.2 million people world wide.
Important to keep your passwords to yourself and unique.
Can a Healthcare Power of Attorney (HCPOA) access their residents PHI?
Yes
They can have access to their medical records.
True or False
It is okay to look up resident info on their personal smartphone without consent
False
True or False
Non-compliance of HIPAA rules could lead to civil and criminal penalties.
True
You can face both.
True or False
As a healthcare professional it is your responsibility to make sure everyone knows a resident's personal information to keep them safe.
False
What is the proper way to handle someone calling about a resident's room and phone number?
Check the face sheet to see if the person calling is authorized, check with a nurse who can access more info, or politely decline and have them contact the family instead.
How often should you change your computer passwords?
Every 90 Days
True or False
Leaving a resident's chart open to grab a drink of water and be right back is in compliance with HIPAA
False
True or False
Everyone should share passwords to have effective communication in the workplace
False