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Name 3 action steps you can take to keep client health information confidential.
-Make sure papers, documents, and reports containing client information are shredded or destroyed in some way. -If fax and copy machines are used to send or copy patient information, make sure they are located away from public areas. -Always consider where you are when talking about confidential information. -Whether you are talking to a client/family or with coworkers, try to keep your conversations from being overheard. -Keep confidential client information out of public areas such as waiting rooms, conference rooms, receptionist desk or on white boards viewable by the public. -Don't assume the person with the client knows all the information. -Be cautious when using a cell phone and talking about patient information. -Keep records safe and protected regardless of where they are kept.
100
Obtained before releasing Protected Health Information for purposes other than treatment, payment, and operations.
What is a written patient authorization aka: Medical Release Form.
100
True or false. I can use sign in sheets at my department?
True, as long as there is no health information contained on the sheet.
100
What does the Privacy Regulations do?
The privacy regulation establish that personal health information must be kept confidential.
100
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.
200
What is the open recycle bin?
What is a separate container often provided for paper, tin or aluminum cans, glass, and plastic bottles.
200
PHI
What is Protected Health Information
200
True or False. I can leave a message for a patient about an upcoming appointment.
True, as long as no specific health information is included in the message.
200
Protected health information includes information about...
- a person's health, health care, or payment of health care (the term "health" includes mental health and behavioral health issues) -Information that identifies a person -Services created or received by a covered health care plan or provider.
200
Do all patients have to sign a "Notice of our Privacy Practices?"
Yes. We must offer it to everyone one time for outpatient services. Once the form is signed it will remain in their file indefinitly.
300
In what year was HIPAA effective?
What is 1996
300
HIPAA
What is The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
300
Can I release PHI to a patient's spouse?
Flase, unless we have have verbal or written consent from the patient to release PHI to a patient's spouse, relative, or close friend.
300
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. - A health plan may not condition a client's enrollment or eligibility on the provision of the client's authorization or consent for disclosure of psychotherapy notes. - Psychotherapy notes are excluded from the provision that gives clients the right to see and copy their health information.
300
True or False. I can fax PHI.
Yes, if standard precautions are taken to ensure reasonable security of the transmitted data.
400
During what presidential administration was the HIPAA standards enacted?
What is the Clinton adminstration.
400
Name at least 2 circumstances under which protected health information may be disclosed without a patients consent or authorization.
1. disclosures required by law 2. permitted disclosures for public health activities (such as reporting diseases, collecting vital statistics, etc.) 3. disclosure about victims of abuse, neglect or domestic violence 4. health oversight activities 5. disclosures for judicial or administrative proceedings 6. disclosure for law enforcement purposes 7. use and disclosure for research purposes 8. disclosures to avert a serious threat to health or safety
400
True or False. I can discuss a patient's situation with them on the phone when other patients are at the desk or in the lobby?
True, but caution should be used to minimize exposure to others, this is an example of an incidential disclosure that is unavoidable in day to day practice.
400
True or False. A patient's mother is calling to find out when their 19 year old's upcoming appointment is with Dr. Smith. I can give her that information.
False. The patient is not a minor.
400
Can I share a patients PHI with their insurance company?
Yes. This is considered part of treatment, payment or health care operation and does not require the patient's authorization. Only the minimum information is shared.
500
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
500
"Minimum necessary HIPAA rule"
What is information that cannot be shared if you do not need the information to do your job.
500
True or False. An adult who is not a child's parent or legal guardian can accompany them to a medical appointment.
From a strictly HIPAA standpoint, yes, but other regulations governing minors may still mandate that parental consent is documented.
500
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
500
Can we discuss a patients 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.