HIPAA QUIZ

Your friend Gabe is in the hospital having surgery. You know this because you saw his name on a patient list, but neither Gabe or his family told you about his surgery. Since he is your friend, you should call him to make sure he's OK.

• True

• False

Tom, who is friends with Gabe as well, is also volunteering this summer. It's OK to tell him about Gabe because you know he won't spread it around and Gabe would want him to know.

• True

• False

You are going to make some copies and notice there is a paper left on the copy machine. What should you do with the paper?

• Give it to your supervisor.

• Lay it aside and make your copies.

• Put it in the shred bin.

• Make a paper airplane.

You come across a list of patients in the hospital while working with files and records. It's OK to check any list and see if you know anyone who may be in the hospital.

• True

• False

You are working with documents that contain patient information. What should you do when you are finished with the documents?

• Throw them in the trashcan.

• Lay them somewhere out of the way.

• Ask your supervisor if they are ready to be recycled.

• Take them home for some bathroom reading.

You are asked to do some filing-what fun! To make things more interesting, you read the paper you are filing to see what you can learn. This is OK because:

• You are here to learn about healthcare.

• You will not tell anyone or repeat anything.

• Your adult supervisor does it too.

• Well, actually, it is NOT OK. None of the other answers are correct.

Some of your friends are making jokes about a patient who happens to be their teacher and sharing it on social media. You speak up and tell them they are being rude. They tell you to learn how to take a joke. What should you do in this situation?

• Share this information with your supervisor.

• Learn how to take a joke.

• Nothing, you have already done your part.

• Be quiet and mind your own business.

It is OK to look up my own medical information because it is all about me and since I am me, it is OK for me to see it!

• True

• False

You see your mom's best friend in a wheelchair being wheeled down the hall. She says hello and tells you to have your mom give her a call. She also tells you some really gross details about her operation. Which is a HIPAA violation?

• Telling your mom you saw her friend.

• Telling your brother or dad all the gross details about mom's friend.

• Telling your mom to call her friend.

if you witness a HIPAA violation, you should:

• Avoid getting involved.

• Tell your parents and have them call the police.

• Tell your supervisor or the Teen Program Assistant.

• Call Administration and notify The Pilot newspaper.