Health Information Technology Module

In the image of the EHR system, what tab is used to make appointments for clients?

B. The tab where it says "Schedule"

In the image of the EHR system, what button can be used to input a new client into the system?

B. The tab where it says "add patient"

What button is used to lock the screen?

D. lock

In the image of the EHR system, what tab allows you to read emails?

D. messages

EHR stands for _______________.

Electronic health record

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

removal

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

used or disclosed.

Select the definition for reasonable cause.

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

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

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

False

One of the program standards of Meaningful Use is preventing clients from participating in their own care through access to PHR systems.

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

Referral requests are difficult to handle when communicated electronically.

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

ePrescribing ALWAYS prevents errors due to hard to read prescriptions.

False

Which group regulates each of the other groups to ensure they adhere to healthcare laws?

Governmental Agencies

What Act outlines the use of Electronic Health Records?

HITECH Act

HIT stands for ________.

Health Information Technology

PHR is ________ maintained by the ________.

Health and medical information; client

Select the definition for covered entity.

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

Which group provides care such as emergency care, outpatient surgery and hospital stays?

Healthcare facility

Which group is responsible for caring for clients?

Healthcare provider

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

Implementation

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

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

Laboratory results, Pharmacy notes

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

Physical safeguards of HIPAA's Security Rule are:

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

ePriscribing helps pharmacy staff alert physicians about possible ________.

Negative drug interactions

Are EHR and EMR the same thing?

No

Is a client's eye color considered PHI?

No

Is a client's height considered PHI?

No

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

PHI

PHR stands for ________.

Personal Health Record

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

Pharmacy

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

Single

Technical safeguards of HIPAA's Security Rule are:

Technology, policies and procedures for its use that protect and control access to ePHI.

In the healthcare industry, what is HIT?

The application of technology for the purpose of storing, retrieving, and sharing healthcare information

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

HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability 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

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

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

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

Is a client's Social Security Number considered PHI?

Yes

Is a client's photo considered PHI?

Yes

Raquel, a nurse in the neonatal unit, looked up her sister-in-laws medical history. Is this a purposeful violation?

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 HIPAA violation?

Yes, it is an incidental violation

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

dosages

HIPAA's Security Rule applies specifically to __________.

ePHI

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

employer

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

less time

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

more rules and stricter penalties

PHI is any health information regarding treatment which contains information that can __________ the client.

reasonably identify

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

Privacy practices

HIT helps healthcare professionals provide better ________.

Client care

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

Client health information to ensure it is not used or disclosed improperly A client's right to access and make changes to their information A client's right to know who is accessing their medical information -All of the above

What is a benefit of using a PHR?

Client's information is stored in one place

Select the definition for willful neglect.

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

One way HIT affects healthcare providers is by allowing them better ________ over who has access to client information.

Control

Select a possible barrier to implementing an EHR.

Cost

How many people must be impacted for the Department of Health and Human Services to be notified immediately?

500

Meaningful Use is _______________.

A financial incentive program to encourage national use of EHR technology in order to improve client care.

Administrative safeguards of HIPAA's Security Rule are:

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

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

Administrative Physical Technical All of the above

What tab allows you to view client information?

C. charts

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

A. home

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

B. get help

In the image of the EHR system, what tab can physicians use to submit prescription requests to pharmacies?

C. The tab where it says "eRx"