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WorksheetsMA Quiz #16
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Medical records may be stored _____, if there is sufficient room.
at the physician's home
at the medical assistant's home
in the physician's or medical assistant's car
in the medical office
Medical records storage may be outsourced to
business that specializes in managing and housing documents.
a business who secures files so that they are not accessible.
the same agency who performs collections for billing.
HIPAA.
The American Medical Association recommends keeping medical records (
for 1 year.
for 5 years.
for 10 years.
Forever.
Describe the basic guideline for the destruction of medical records?
A method of disposal that destroys at least all diagnostic information in the record is adequate.
A method of disposal is needed that destroys all information in the record.
Create a log that describes what patient records have been destroyed.
Hire the services of a business that agrees to abide by the OSHA standards for the destruction of records
What is a HIPAA confidentiality practice related to medical recordkeeping?
Designate one person to maintain records.
Outsource the responsibility of safeguarding the confidentiality of medical records to a HIPAA-approved business.
Keep medical records for 10 years.
Train personnel to protect confidentiality of health care information.
Explain the HIPAA confidentiality practices and safeguards related to medical record-keeping and access.
The primary goal is to protect the integrity and confidentiality of health care information
Records should be stored at an offsite location in order to avoiding flood, fire, and other disasters.
HIPAA laws require a signature from the patient for any records being sent to a different location.
HIPAA allows providing specific names to agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control for research
A patient is requesting that a copy of his medical information be sent to a specialty practice. Explain what is needed for the release of medical records?
The patient can make a verbal request for a copy of the records.
The patient can make a verbal request to the business who stores the medical records offsite.
The patient can authorize HIPAA to release the medical records.
The patient needs to state in writing that the medical records can be released.
What is the best answer to describe who can sign a release for medical records?
patient only
patient or parents of minor children
patient, parents of minor children, or legal guardian
patient, parents of minor children, legal guardian, or agent
If the patient makes a request to see their medical file, they are entitled to
the original.
a copy.
keep it for 3 days.
see it in the physician’s office.
As a medical assistant, you should be aware of the record storage laws set by
OSHA.
the AMA.
the state
your physician.
