HIPAA Enforcement Quiz

Who is responsible for enforcing HIPAA regulations?

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Education

• Department of Health and Human Services

• Department of Transportation

What is the first principle for compliance with HIPAA?

• Defiance

• Cooperation

• Resistance

• Rebellion

What does OCR stand for in the context of HIPAA enforcement?

• Office for Criminal Records

• Office for Consumer Rights

• Office for Civil Rights

• Office for Corporate Responsibility

When does enforcement activity usually start for HIPAA violations?

• When the violation causes harm to a patient

• When the violation is reported in the media

• When the violation is discovered by the entity

• When someone files a complaint

What does 'willful neglect' mean in the context of HIPAA enforcement?

• Inadvertent error

• Unintentional oversight

• Conscious intentional failure

• Accidental mistake

What is the new enforcement tool provided by the High-Tech Act for HIPAA violations?

• Periodic Audits

• Annual Inspections

• Random Checks

• Surprise Visits

What did Investigator Ito find in the trash disposal area of the Pruitt's office?

• Confidential documents

• Medical records exposed to public view

• Expired medication

• Empty bottles

What is the most common method of enforcement for HIPAA violations?

• Assistance

• Civil Penalties

• Investigation of Complaints

• Audits

What is the purpose of a Corrective Action Plan (C.A.P) in the context of HIPAA enforcement?

• To impose penalties on the violator

• To provide technical assistance to the entity

• To address and correct violations

• To investigate complaints

What did the investigator do after finding the medical records in the trash disposal area?

• Issued a warning to the Pruitt's office

• Imposed civil penalties

• Took no action

• Provided an outline for a Corrective Action Plan