HIPAA basics
What does HIPAA stand for?
What is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is an acute exacerbation of COPD
Where did the CNA first discuss Mr. Carter's condition?
Can an LPN discipline the CNA?
What is no.
What does non-maleficence mean?
do no harm
HIPAA was created in what year?
What is 1996?
Why did Mr. Carter feel embarrassed about his conditions?
What social media platform did the CNA post on?
what is facebook
Can an LPN document only what they witnessed?
What is yes-without opinions
Which principles relates to a patients' right to control their health information?
What is autonomy?
HIPAA protects the privacy and security of what type of information?
What type of care facility was Mr. Carter admitted to?
What is a long- term care facility
What identifiable clue made the anonymous facebook post still a violation?
What is there was enough information that others could identify the patient
Can an LPN investigate a HIPAA violation?
What is no.
What ethical principle involves loyalty and trust?
What is fidelity
True or False. Patients can decide who has access to their medical records.
What is true
What are respiratory assessments, medication administration, and oxygen therapy.
Who must the LPN report the violation to first?
What is the RN supervisor?
Can an LPN continue caring for the patient after witnessing a violation?
What is yes
What ethical principle did the CNA break by publicizing private health information?
What is fidelity ?
Name one requirement for protecting patient confidentiality under HIPAA.
What is keeping conversations private, securing medical records, not discussing patients in public areas.
What ethical harm might the CNA's public discussion cause Mr. Carter?
what is embarrassment, family conflict, or loss of trust.
Who determines whether the incident should be reported to the Department of Health and Human Services?
Who is the facility's compliance officer
Can an LPN share information about the incident with others?
what is NO