USA PTP Final exam Questions and Answers | 2024

USA PTP Final exam Questions and Answers | 2024 What is HIPAA? - Answer ️️ -Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HIPAA regulations were designed to - Answer ️️ -1) protect individuals' rights to privacy and confidentiality and 2) assure the security of electronic transfer of personal information 3)Allow insurance portability between change of jobs The first, protecting privacy and confidentiality rights, is the subject of this instructional program. Who does HIPAA apply to? - Answer ️️ -HIPAA applies to us all--in all settings What is PHI? - Answer ️️ -Protected Health Information. As a SPT, what are some ways to protect your patient's PHI - Answer ️️ -In the student role you are NOT to photoduplicate or fax patient documents in the process of working with your patient's PHI Failure to comply with HIPAA Violates - Answer ️️ -Code of Ethics for Physical Therapist Standards of Practice for Physical Therapist State practice act for Physical Therapy USAHS program Policies and Procedure Potential consequences of HIPAA Violations - Answer ️️ -Legal consequences Civil or criminal penalties Fines plus imprisonment Professional consequences: Disciplinary action by the Physical Therapy Licensing Board Academic consequences: Reprimands Loss of points toward grade or failure of course Dismissal from PT program what is osha stands for - Answer ️️ -Occupational Safety and Health Administration The purpose of OSHA - Answer ️️ -to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. What is Joint Commission ? - Answer ️️ -An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States Purpose of Documentation - Answer ️️ -Provide records of episode of care ex: Referral or direct access Examination Treatment Discharge summary Reasons for Documentation - Answer ️️ -1. Utilizes as a communication tool between PT'S and others involved in the patient care 2. Utilize as a guidance system. Assists in Clinical problem solving 3. Support reimbursements 4. Proves that care is reasonable and nec