HIPAA - fundamentals exam 1 questions with correct detailed answers guaranteed pass.

privacy protection - correct answer protects the rights of the patient security protection - correct answer controls access to and storage of data what are nurses legally responsible for when it comes to HIPAA? - correct answer being informed, aware, and compliant with HIPAA policy and procedures What does HIPAA prohibit health insurance companies from doing? - correct answer Discriminating against patients with health problems What is considered "Protected Health Information (PHI)"? - correct answer and information that 1.) can be used to identify the individual or 2.) relates tothe health of the individual How does HIPAA affect health care providers? - correct answer -gives patients more control - sets boundaries - establishes safeguards - hold violators accountable with civil AND criminal penalties How does HIPAA affect the patient? - correct answer - enables the patient - limits release of their information - gives the patient rights - empowers the patient - provides the patient knowledge of disclosures of the PHI What is a provider required to do in regards to HIPAA? - correct answer - notify the patient of their rights - develop and implement privacy policies and procedures - train employees - designate a Privacy Officer - secure patient records containing PHI What are nurses required to do in regards to HIPAA? - correct answer -protect the privacy rights of all patients - know when you are dealing with PHI - be aware of your surroundings when disclosing PHI - understand the wishes of the patient - ensure the identity of the person to whom you are speaking - safeguard information entrusted to you -don't share your passwords - know who is looking over your shoulder - lock your computer screen before walking away - ensure that documents are stored and disposed of properly -understand and follow all procedures for each facility - stay within the bounds of Notice of Privacy Practices per each facility - maintain required documentation - REPORT potential problems IMMEDIATELY (report if you suspect someone else is using your user ID or password) - don't "look away" from unauthorized uses and disclosures of PHI