Dds HIPAA Basics Test

10 Questions | By DDSTraining | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 1423

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountablity Act (HIPAA) Test. Mandatory for all DDS Staff. Must receive 80% or better for credit.

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1.

The following is a scenario that involves the use of PHI. Is it considered a HIPAA violation or an example of permitted Use and Disclosure? "Discussing health concerns during a judicial and/or administrative law proceeding."
- A.
  
  Violation of HIPAA
- B.
  
  Permitted use and disclosure
2.

The following is a scenario that involves the use of PHI. Is it considered a HIPAA violation or an example of permitted Use and Disclosure? "Disclosure of health status to a prospective employer."
- A.
  
  Violation of HIPAA
- B.
  
  Permitted use and disclosure
3.

The following is a scenario that involves the use of PHI. Is it considered a HIPAA violation or an example of permitted Use and Disclosure? "Providing information to appropriate authorities to avert a serious threat to health or safety."
- A.
  
  Violation of HIPAA
- B.
  
  Permitted use and disclosure
4.

Employees who violate HIPAA policies may be subject to disciplinary action, including possible fines levied against them.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

HIPAA privacy regulations do not apply to a record where identifiable health information has been removed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

How long must DDS retain (PHI) Records?
- A.
  
  5 years
- B.
  
  6 years
- C.
  
  7 years
7.

The following is a scenario that involves the use of PHI. Is it considered a HIPAA violation or an example of permitted Use and Disclosure? "Sending an e-mail to your supervisor regarding PHI of an individual being served."
- A.
  
  Violation of HIPAA.
- B.
  
  Permitted use and disclosure.
8.

What is the first action you should take if you witness a privacy violation?
- A.
  
  Call the District-Wide Privacy Officer
- B.
  
  Report it to your Agency Privacy Officer
- C.
  
  Speak to the violator about the situation
9.

When speaking of HIPAA and DDS’s Privacy Best Practices what does P.H.I stand for?
- A.
  
  Protection Health Indemnity
- B.
  
  Public Health Institute
- C.
  
  Protected Health Information
10.

Which of these is an example of permitted use of PHI where authorization is not required?
- A.
  
  Releasing an individual with a disability’s PHI to a pharmaceutical company.
- B.
  
  Releasing PHI to the individual that is the subject of PHI.
- C.
  
  Releasing an individual with a disability’s PHI to his neighbor who is interested in the general welfare of his/her friend.