Why was HIPPA passed ? - answer✔-To ensure privacy and security of health care information
-Provide for standardization of health care data
-Reduce costs by simplyfying health care operations
-provider Insurance portability for individuals who change jobs or become unemployed
HIPPA Privacy Rule - answer✔-Requires that patients be made aware of their rights and how to
protect their information
-Health care providers are required to post notices for patients telling them how their health
care information is used
PHI - answer✔Protected Health Information
-includes information about a person's physical health, mental health, provided care and
payment for that care
-Anything that can identify an individual is considered PHI
-All PHI is considered confidential under HIPPA
-PHI is protected whether communicating orally, in writing , or electronically
Minimum Necessary Rule - answer✔-Use only the amount of PHI needed to perform the task
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
-If asked to disclose PHI, contact your supervisor before releasing the information
HIPPA Security Rule - answer✔-PHI is not altered or destroyed in an unauthorized manner
-PHI is accessible and usable on demand by an authorized person
-PHI is not available or disclosed to unauthorized individuals
Breach - answer✔A breach is the acquisition , access, use or disclosure of unsecured PHI, in a
manner not permitted by HIPPA, which poses a significant risk of financial , reputation or other
harm to the affected individual
Use and disclosure of PHI - answer✔Covered entities can use and disclose PHI without patient
authorization for TPO purposes:
-Treatment: providing, coordinating and managing health care , including consultation and
referrals
-Payment: paying or being paid for health care services
-Operations: administrative, legal, quality, training , contracting , planning and other necessary
business functions
What are the consequences for violating HIPPA? - answer✔-Fines and civil penalties can be filed
against any individual that negligently discloses or knowingly and willfully obtains , discloses or
uses medical information
-Fines can be brought up against an institution for failing to prevent/report unauthorized
access, use or disclosure of medical information
Reporting HIPPA Violations - answer✔1. Notify your department supervisor immediately
2. Contact privacy or compliance office
3. Report the incident to COPE Health Solutions
4. Complete appropriate forms
Ways to protect privacy - answer✔Close doors and draw curtains doing patient care and
discussions, do not discuss patient issues in hallways, elevators or general public areas, do not
leave papers containing PHI unattended, keep patient records locked and away from public
areas, report suspicious concerning observation of a breach immediately, make sure discussions
about patient conditions cannot be overheard,
Don't of social media - answer✔Never post or repost , no pictures or videos ,and avoid friending
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