HIPAA Flashcard

Front

What is PHI?

Back

Protected Health Information

Front

True or false? HIPAA permits the dental team to discuss a patient with any member of the patient’s family.

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False

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What is the first thing an employee should do if he or she discovers a suspected breach?

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Report the suspected breach immediately to the appropriate team member

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The HIPAA Privacy and Breach Notification Rules apply to PHI in which formats? Verbal (Oral), Hard copy (printed or written, photographs and films), Electronic

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All of the above

Front

Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule protect all PHI, electronic, verbal and written?

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Yes

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My responsibility under HIPAA includes: Handling PHI as if it were my own, Disposing of scrap paper and other documents with PHI by shredding or confidential disposal., Discussing potential violations or any HIPAA concerns with my supervisor, manager or the designated HIPAA Privacy/Security Official which may be the office manager, dentist, or lead dental assistant.

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All of the above

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If a patient refused to allow the dental office to share his patient information with family members, can the dental office refuse to provide services to this patient?

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No

Front

Which one is a "direct identifier"? Options: state, driver's license number

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driver's license number

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A legally authorized personal representative is authorized to make health care decision on an individual’s behalf.

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True

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What is HIPAA?

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The federal standards for the protection of health information.