HIPAA

Front

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.

Back

False

Front

Is it OK to check any list of patients in the hospital to see if you know anyone who may be in the hospital?

Back

No, it is not OK.

Front

A visitor who asks for a patient by name may receive the following information EXCEPT: Patient Name, Patient condition in general terms, Patient room number, Patient diagnosis

Back

Patient diagnosis

Front

Copies of patient information may be disposed of in any garbage can in the medical office.

Back

False

Front

The criminal penalties for improperly disclosing patient health information can be as high as fines of $250,000 and prison sentences of up to 10 years.

Back

True

Front

Confidential information must not be shared with another unless the recipient has: An OK from a doctor, The need to know, Permission from appropriate authority on the medical office, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

When is the patient's written authorization to release information required?

Back

In most cases, when patient information is going to be shared with anyone for reasons other than treatment, payment or healthcare operations.

Front

At the age of 35, Anna Garcia is diagnosed with the H1N1 flu (also known as the swine flu). She is hospitalized with severe symptoms but recovered with no problems. Her doctor reports her illness to the local department of public health.

Back

HIPAA was not violated

Front

A comprehensive set of standards and practices designed to give patients specific rights regarding their personal health information.

Back

HIPAA

Front

Which of the following is NOT identifiable information? Name and Social Security number, Age and Birthdate, Past medical history, Favorite color

Back

Favorite color