HIPAA Quiz

What does HIPAA stand for?

• Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• Health Insurance Privacy and Accessibility Act

• Health Information Portability and Accessibility Act

What was the original purpose of HIPAA?

• To reduce healthcare transaction costs

• To protect individuals from losing health insurance during job changes or due to pre-existing conditions

• To establish standards for electronic health records

• To improve patient care quality

What does PHI stand for in the context of HIPAA?

• Personal Health Information

• Public Health Information

• Protected Health Information

• Patient Health Information

What must healthcare organizations implement to maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA?

• Regular patient surveys

• Processes to maintain patient confidentiality

• Monthly audits

• Public health campaigns

What type of information is included in PHI?

• Names and social security numbers

• Employment history

• Educational records

• Financial transactions

What is required for a covered entity to disclose PHI without patient authorization?

• Patient's written consent

• Disclosure for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations

• Court order

• Emergency situation

What document must practices provide patients with regarding their PHI?

• Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)

• Patient Rights Document (PRD)

• Health Information Summary (HIS)

• Medical Records Access Form (MRAF)

What should guide any disclosures of PHI?

• Financial considerations

• Ethical judgments

• Patient's family requests

• Insurance company policies

What does the HIPAA Security Rule mandate?

• Regular patient feedback

• Implementation of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards

• Monthly financial audits

• Public health awareness programs

What do administrative safeguards include according to the HIPAA Security Rule?

• Creating policies for employee training and access rights

• Installing security cameras

• Conducting patient surveys

• Implementing electronic health records