Questions with Correct Answers
What is the purpose of documentation Correct Answer-1) to see what
care was provided to a client and what care they need
2) quality improvement
3) review client outcome information to reflect on RNs own practice and
identify knowledge gaps for learning plans
4) data collection for health related research
5) funding
6) legal investigation
Who does the clients health information belong to Correct Answer-them
What is needed to share information on a client to a 3rd party Correct
Answer-consent
Do an individual have the right to access their health information
Correct Answer-yes
What is the law regarding health information and privacy Correct
Answer-Personal
Health Information Protection and Access Act (PHIPA)
Who owns the physical chart of a client Correct Answer-the agency that
created it
,What year was Canadas Privacy Act created Correct Answer-1983
What does canadas privacy act entail Correct Answer-1) limits
information collected by federal government
2) restricts use and sharing
3) allows individuals access to any information the government has
about them
PIPEDA Correct Answer-Personal Information Protection and
Electronic Documents Act
What does PIPEDA do? (personal information protection and electronics
documents act) Correct Answer--Deals with info collected by the private
sector
-Protects that is collected, used or disclosed
-personal health information is usually legislated by
provinces/territories as it is related to health care
define personal information Correct Answer-"information about an
identifiable individual"
What are some examples of personal information Correct Answer-
Demographics, ID numbers, income, blood type, loan records, credit
records
, What is NBs privacy act? Correct Answer-Personal health information
and privacy act (PHIPA)
Confidentality Correct Answer-HCPs moral and legal obligation
Privacy Correct Answer-patients info can only be released with their
consent... their right for their info to remain confidential
refers to the use of information
technology/electronic communication tools, services,
and processes to deliver health care services or to
facilitate better health Correct Answer-digital health
List some advantages of computerization Correct Answer-1) security
2) improved communication
3) real time access to information
4) legibility
5) standardization of information collected
6) data set
List some disadvantages or computerization Correct Answer-1) security
2) cyberhackers
3) employees create risk for breach