HIPAA Challenge Exam

All of the above Breaches are commonly associated with human error at the hands of a workforce member. Improper disposal of electronic media devices containing PHI or PII is also a common cause of breaches. Theft and intentional unauthorized access to PHI and PII are also among the most common causes of privacy and security breaches. Another common cause of a breach includes lost or stolen electronic media devices containing PHI and PII such as laptop computers, smartphones and USB storage drives. Lost or stolen paper records containing PHI or PII also are a common cause of breaches.

All of the above -To ensure handling conforms to applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements regarding privacy -To determine the risks and effects of collecting, maintaining and disseminating information in identifiable form in an electronic information system -To examine and evaluate protections and alternative processes

True

All of the above Under HIPAA, a CE is a health plan, a health care clearinghouse, or a health care provider engaged in standard electronic transactions covered by HIPAA.

True

All of the above The three main categories of punishment for violating federal health care laws include: criminal penalties, civil money penalties, and sanctions.

Information technology and the associated policies and procedures that are used to protect and control access to ePHI

All of the above -Implemented the minimum necessary standard - Established appropriate administrative safeguards - Established appropriate physical and technical safeguards

True

PHI transmitted electronically

All of the above You can help prevent a breach by accessing only the minimum amount of PHI/PII necessary and by promptly retrieving documents containing PHI/PII from the printer. You should always logoff or lock your workstation when it is unattended for any length of time.

All of the above Social Security Number; DoD identification number; home address; home telephone; date of birth (year included); personal medical information; or personal/private information (e.g., an individual's financial data).

True

All of the above DHA Privacy Office, HHS Secretary, and/or the MTF HIPAA Privacy Officer.

All of the above - limits uses, disclosures, and requests for PHI to the minimum necessary amount of PHI needed to carry out the intended purposes of the use or disclosure. -does not apply to disclosures to, or requests by, a health care provider for treatment purposes. -does not apply to uses or disclosures made to the individual or pursuant to the individual's authorization.

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Administrative actions, and policies and procedures that are used to manage the selection, development, implementation and maintenance of security measures to protect electronic PHI (ePHI). These safeguards also outline how to manage the conduct of the workforce in relation to the protection of ePHI

True

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Physical measures, including policies and procedures that are used to protect electronic information systems and related buildings and equipment, from natural and environmental hazards, and unauthorized intrusion

True