PHI or (personal health information) is considered anything to identify the individual or a
reasonable basis to believe it can identify an individual - ANSWER True
When responding to a breach you should ensure to document all the steps taken to correct the
breach - ANSWER True
You must document any known violation of privacy - ANSWER True
A pharmacy is not considered a covered entity and does not have to follow HIPAA standards -
ANSWER False
A provider needed to share your healthcare information with another provider for your
treatment, it is appropriate to disclose the patient information only with the patient's expressed
permission or consent - ANSWER False
When did HIPAA become effective? - ANSWER 2003
Physical security measures that can be taken - ANSWER Locking up files, keeping computer
equipment behind locked doors, and positioning monitors so that they cannot be viewed by
passersby.
Technical security measures - ANSWER Encryption, automatic logoffs, & secret passwords
If breeches over this amount MUST be reported to the news media - ANSWER 500 patients
reasonable basis to believe it can identify an individual - ANSWER True
When responding to a breach you should ensure to document all the steps taken to correct the
breach - ANSWER True
You must document any known violation of privacy - ANSWER True
A pharmacy is not considered a covered entity and does not have to follow HIPAA standards -
ANSWER False
A provider needed to share your healthcare information with another provider for your
treatment, it is appropriate to disclose the patient information only with the patient's expressed
permission or consent - ANSWER False
When did HIPAA become effective? - ANSWER 2003
Physical security measures that can be taken - ANSWER Locking up files, keeping computer
equipment behind locked doors, and positioning monitors so that they cannot be viewed by
passersby.
Technical security measures - ANSWER Encryption, automatic logoffs, & secret passwords
If breeches over this amount MUST be reported to the news media - ANSWER 500 patients
