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HIPAA includes standards that specifically protect both the privacy and security of __________.

PHI*

What does PHR stand for?

Personal Health Record

Which group fills prescriptions and alerts physicians to possible drug interactions?

Pharmacy

HIPAA's Privacy Rule protects all individually identifiable health information by protecting __________.

All of the above*

HIPPA's Security Rule covers the following area(s) __________.

All of the above*

Select the definition for willful neglect.

Conscious or intentional failure to perform a duty due to negligence.*

Select a possible barrier to implementing an EHR.

Cost*

Select the definition for reasonable cause.

Facts or circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe a violation had occurred.*

Clients can NOT make any changes to their PHR

False

What tab allows you to read emails?

D

Clients cannot use a PHR to keep track of and print important health information.

False

HIT does not allow healthcare providers and facilities the opportunity to access a 360 degree view of patient care

False

Presenting incomplete and inaccurate information about a client's health to healthcare providers is a benefit of an EHR, according to the HITECH Act.

False

The HITECH Act strengthens HIPAA by having fewer rules and lighter penalties in privacy and security laws to assure compliance in keeping client's PHI safe and secure.

False

The goal of HIPAA is to safeguard hospitals and hospital staff from making errors in the care of a patient.

False

The information that is included in EHR system DOES NOT vary by state. It is the same in every system.

False

ePrescribing ALWAYS prevents errors due to hard to read prescriptions.

False

HIT helps healthcare professionals provide better ________.

*client care

An EHR is a paper record that is created, managed, and consulted by authorized providers and staff from across more than one health care organization.

False*

Why might front desk staff need to sign ac hart?

For admin reasons

EHR stands for _______________.

Electronic Health Record

What does EHR stand for?

Electronic Health Record

What does the term HIT stand for?

Health Information Technology

Where tab allows you to find your To-Do list?

Home

Physical safeguards of HIPPA's Security Rule are:

Measures, policies, and procedures to protect electronic information systems from natural and environmental hazards, as well as unauthorized intrusion.*

PHR stands for ________.

Personal Health Record

What Act outlines the use of Electronic Health Records?

HITECH Act*

Select the definition for covered entity.

Health care providers, facilities, and any related employees and staff.

Which group is responsible for caring for clients?

Healthcare Provider*

Is a client's Social Security Number considered PHI?

Yes*

Clients can create a PHR by using a tool offered by their healthcare provider, ________, or use one that they find on their own.

employer

The HITECH Act outlines the development and _______________ of Electronic Health Records in the healthcare field.

implementation*

What button is used to lock the screen?

lock icon D

PHR allows clients to keep track of all medications and their ________.

dosages

HIPPA's Security Rule applies specifically to __________.

ePHI

Allowing healthcare provider's complete access to a client's medical information saves lives by providing better care

true

The Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) outlines how a client's information can be __________.

used or disclosed.

Which group pays a portion of a client's medical costs?

Insurance Carrier*

Which of the following is a benefit of HIT?

It helps avoid unnecessary tests and procedures

What button would you use to find video tutorials or forums?

Not A

Clients have the right to be notified of specific ________ of healthcare providers and facilities.

Privacy practices*

What is a benefit of using a PHR?

Client's information is stored in one place

HITECH stands for Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health.

True*

One of the program standards of Meaningful Use is transmitting prescriptions directly to the pharmacy.

True*

Providing better and easier accessibility to health records is a benefit of an EHR, according to the HITECH Act.

True*

There are 4 levels of fault for a HIPAA violation.

True*

De-identification of medical records is the __________ of all identifying information.

removal*

Administrative safeguards of HIPPA's Security Rule are:

Actions, policies, and procedures used to manage security measures.

Which of the following is a care-related piece of information that can be found in an EHR?

Laboratory results*

What level of fault is the following example: North Lake Hospital followed all of the HIPAA policies and procedures for securing client information; however, there was a security breach by some very skillful computer hackers.

Level 1

What level of fault is the following example: Tony, who works in the billing department of the hospital, was disgusted that he didn't receive the raise wanted. As a result, Tony sold some of the client's credit card information for extra money.

Level 4*

Are EHR and EMR the same thing?

No*

Is a client's eye color considered PHI?

No*

A PHR is an electronic record of health and medical information, which can be maintained by the client.

True

Client privacy rights include the right to know who their personal health information is being shared with.

True

Empowering clients to take a more active role in their health is a benefit of an EHR, according to the HITECH Act.

True

HIT helps all providers involved in a client's care have a 360 degree view of the client's treatment.

True

HIT is the application of technology in the healthcare industry for the purpose of storing, retrieving, and sharing healthcare information.

True

Having access to tests, labs, surgery, and x-ray results is important because it helps staff to avoid delays and costs associated with re-testing.

True

Improving coordination of care among healthcare providers and facilities is a function of HIT?

True

Meaningful Use is an incentive program to encourage the national use of EHR

True

Is a client's photo considered PHI?

Yes*

Martha and Kelly are technicians at the hospital. In the cafeteria, they discuss a client's case. They talk about his physical description and use his doctor's name. Another person in the cafeteria overhears the talk. Is this a HIPPA violation?

Yes, it is an incidental violation*

ePrescribing helps pharmacy staff spend ________ confirming new prescriptions and refill requests.

less time

What information does the summary section of a clients chart information?

medical info, including medical history and prescription list

An EHR system is used to create a ________ digital health record for each client.

single*** double

Meaningful Use is _______________.

technology in order to improve client care.*