Basics
What is the acronym for Protected Health Information?
PHI
Information which can lead to the identification of an individual such as name, date of birth, social security number, diagnosis, medical record number, or any other clearly identifying documentation in a health record are examples of _______.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
_______ staff members have a duty to maintain the confidentiality of residents' PHI as required by HIPAA.
All
Do not use a personal cell ________ to text or transmit protected health information (PHI).
Phone
If a resident shares or posts information, staff should _____ share it in any way.
Not
What is the acronym for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act?
HIPAA
The ____________ Rule sets national standards for the privacy, integrity, and availability of PHI.
Privacy
Documentation containing Protected Health Information (PHI) must be covered or out of ________ of casual observers.
Sight
Change your ___________ immediately if you suspect that its security has been compromised.
Password
Avoid taking any unauthorized photos of a resident (________ authorization is required).
Written
You may not discuss or disclose any _______ that you learn in performing your job with anyone who does not need to know the information (co-workers not caring for the resident, friends, family, etc.).
PHI (Protected Health Information)
A __________ is an impermissible use or disclosure of PHI that compromises the security or privacy of PHI.
Breach
All facilities are required by law to maintain and distribute a notice that describes their HIPAA ________ practices.
Privacy
All staff with access to electronic medical records should read, understand, and follow the facility's policies and ______________ on access, use, and distribution of electronic medical records.
Procedures
Avoid transmitting any electronic media image or recording of a ____________.
Resident
HIPAA applies to all staff (including temporary staff, students, and volunteers) and any vendors (business associates) that have access to __________.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
The resident's health and healthcare history, as well as any information that the healthcare provider has learned or observed during provision of healthcare to the resident, is also considered _______.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Use, view, or discuss residents’ PHI only as ________ by job responsibilities.
Required
Turn or shield computer ____________ so that they cannot be viewed by unauthorized persons.
Screens
Even a deleted post, text message, or picture can still exist in __________.
Cyberspace
The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires that appropriate safeguards are put in place to protect the __________ of protected health information (PHI).
Privacy
The Breach Notification Rule outlines the processes that HIPAA-beholden entities must follow in the event of a _________ breach.
Data
Documents containing Protected Health Information (PHI) must be _________ when discarded.
Destroyed
Report any actual, potential, or suspected security issues to your compliance officer, administrator, or _______________ for follow-up.
Supervisor
The penalty for breaching confidentiality is discipline up to and including termination of employment, and possible criminal prosecution for resident ______.
Abuse