PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY AND HIPPA

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Leaving paperwork with pHI in view for anyone to see is a HIPAA violation which may result in which of the following:

Criminal penalties
Civil liability
Administrative fines
All of the above

Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

Leaving paperwork with Protected Health Information (PHI) in view for anyone to see is a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This act ensures the privacy and security of individuals' health information. Such a violation can result in criminal penalties, civil liability, and administrative fines. Criminal penalties may include fines and imprisonment. Civil liability may lead to lawsuits and financial compensation for the affected individuals. Administrative fines can be imposed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for non-compliance with HIPAA regulations. Therefore, all of the options mentioned (criminal penalties, civil liability, and administrative fines) are possible outcomes for this violation.

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3.

Only employees taking care of clients with medication need to worry about HIPAA.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

All owners, privacy officers, office employees and caregivers need to be concerned with the security and privacy of all PHI.

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4.

If you suspect someone is violating the Comfort Keepers privacy policy, you should:

Talk to the individual you suspect is violating the policy, yourself.
Report your suspicions to the Comfort Keepers Privacy Officer.
Discuss it with another co- worker, who is your friend.
Call the Department of Health and Human Services.

Correct Answer

A. Report your suspicions to the Comfort Keepers Privacy Officer.

Explanation

If you suspect someone is violating the Comfort Keepers privacy policy, the best course of action is to report your suspicions to the Comfort Keepers Privacy Officer. This is the appropriate person within the organization who is responsible for handling privacy-related matters. They have the knowledge and authority to investigate the situation and take appropriate action to address any violations. Talking to the individual directly may not be effective or appropriate, discussing it with a co-worker who is a friend may not be objective or confidential, and calling the Department of Health and Human Services may not be necessary unless there is a serious breach of privacy.

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5.

A Comfort Keepers Caregiver is permitted to discuss her/his client and the client’s care to another Comfort Keepers Caregiver who will be taking care of the client.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

According to HIPAA, it is appropriate to share information about the care of a client with other caregivers involved with the care if it is relevant and appropriate, and privacy and confidentiality are maintained.

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6.

If you have questions, concerns or hear complaints regarding HIPAA or any other Comfort Keepers policies, procedures, standards, guidelines you should talk to, which of the following:

A Comfort Keepers co-worker.
A client.
A Comfort Keepers staff person.
The Comfort Keepers Privacy Officer.

Correct Answer

A. The Comfort Keepers Privacy Officer.

Explanation

If you have questions, concerns or hear complaints regarding HIPAA or any other Comfort Keepers policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, you should talk to the Comfort Keepers Privacy Officer. This is because the Privacy Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA. They are knowledgeable about privacy policies and procedures and can address any concerns or complaints related to privacy issues. Talking to a co-worker, client, or staff person may not provide the necessary expertise or authority to address these specific concerns.

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7.

The acronym pHI stands for what?

Protected Health Information.
Private Health Information.
Protected Health Issues.
Private Health-related Issues.

Correct Answer

A. Protected Health Information.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Protected Health Information." PHI is an acronym that stands for Protected Health Information, which refers to any personal health information that is protected by law and should be kept confidential. This includes information such as medical records, health insurance information, and any other individually identifiable health information.

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8.

HIPAA regulations do not change any reporting of Federal and State required information, such as abuse, neglect or communicable disease.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Please be aware of any applicable Federal and State laws as they apply to your location.

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9.

The Comfort Keepers client agreement, assessment, and time sheet all includes Protected Health Information. Which of the following are considered pHI?

Only the client’s name and diagnosis is considered PHI.
All information about the client is considered PHI.
We do not have to worry about PHI, it is not important to what we at Comfort Keepers do.
Individually identifiable health information such as name, address, phone number, age emergency contact, diagnosis, treatment plan, and reports, SSN, Insurance group and number.

Correct Answer

A. Individually identifiable health information such as name, address, phone number, age emergency contact, diagnosis, treatment plan, and reports, SSN, Insurance group and number.

Explanation

The correct answer is the fourth option: "Individually identifiable health information such as name, address, phone number, age emergency contact, diagnosis, treatment plan, and reports, SSN, Insurance group and number." This answer includes all the specific information that is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) and should be kept confidential. It covers personal details, medical history, and contact information that could potentially identify an individual.

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10.

If a client requests that their son not know their diagnosis, this must be in writing and an explanation as to why must be given to Comfort Keepers.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Information such as this may be relayed verbally and an explanation is not necessary.

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Patient Confidentiality And Hippa

When reaching a client’s answering machine you may leave a message regarding the clients’ condition or care without prior consent to do so from the client.

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Leaving paperwork with pHI in view for anyone to see is a HIPAA violation which may result in which of the following:

Only employees taking care of clients with medication need to worry about HIPAA.

If you suspect someone is violating the Comfort Keepers privacy policy, you should:

A Comfort Keepers Caregiver is permitted to discuss her/his client and the client’s care to another Comfort Keepers Caregiver who will be taking care of the client.

If you have questions, concerns or hear complaints regarding HIPAA or any other Comfort Keepers policies, procedures, standards, guidelines you should talk to, which of the following:

The acronym pHI stands for what?

HIPAA regulations do not change any reporting of Federal and State required information, such as abuse, neglect or communicable disease.

The Comfort Keepers client agreement, assessment, and time sheet all includes Protected Health Information. Which of the following are considered pHI?

If a client requests that their son not know their diagnosis, this must be in writing and an explanation as to why must be given to Comfort Keepers.