HIPAA

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

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

A visitor who asks for a patient by name may receive the following information EXCEPT:

• Patient Name

• Patient conditon in general terms

• Patient room number

• Patient diagnosis

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

• True

• False

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.

• True

• False

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

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

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

• Upon admission to a facility.

• When patient information is to be shared among two or more clinicians.

• When patient information is used for billing to a private insurer.

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.

• HIPAA was violated
• HIPAA was not violated

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

• Medical Insurance Regulations
• HIPA
• HIPPA
• HIPAA

Which of the following is NOT identifiable information?

• Name and Social Securtiy number
• Age and Birthdate
• Past medical history
• Favorite color