Name *

First Name

Last Name

HIPAA is a Federal Law designed to protect patients privacy. *

TRUE

FALSE

PHI means: *

PROTECTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION

PRIVATE HEALTH INFORMATION

The main goal of HIPAA is “minimum necessary” information. *

TRUE

FALSE

You just pulled up to your clients home. As you get out of the car, a neighbor comes over to ask what’s wrong with your client. What is the proper response? *

A- TELL THE NEIGHBOR WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR CLIENT AND WHAT'S WRONG

B- SUGGEST SHE GO INSIDE AND ASK THE CLIENT HERSELF

C- EXPLAIN THAT YOU CANNOT SPEAK TO HER ABOUT YOUR CLIENT AS THAT WOULD BE AN INVASION OF PRIVACY

A ONLY

A & C

There are 3 types of disclosures permitted under HIPAA rules. They are: *

REQUIRED, AUTHORIZED, AND PERMITTED

REQUESTED, AUTHORIZED, AND PERMITTED

REQUIRED, UNAUTHORIZED, AND PERMITTED

You are at your clients home and the nurse from another agency is there. Is it OK to discuss the client with the nurse? *

YES

NO

Medical records are a prime target for Cyber-criminals. *

TRUE

FALSE

It is OK to discuss your client with the following: *

A- YOUR SUPERVISOR

B- OTHER MEDICAL PEOPLE GOING INTO THE HOME

C- NEIGHBORS

D- FAMILY MEMBERS

A & B ONLY

D ONLY

To protect your own security and privacy, it is best to change computer passwords every 90 days and don’t open email when you don’t recognize the sender. *

TRUE

FALSE

Always close the app on your phone for ErSp when done using it. *

TRUE

FALSE

You must document any changes to your clients’ condition in your notes. *

TRUE

FALSE

You are “chatting” on FaceBook with a fellow worker. It’s OK to talk about a client using the client's name. *

TRUE

FALSE

When you have client information accessible on your phone, it’s necessary to use a 4 – 6 digit PIN number to lock your phone when not in use. *

TRUE

FALSE

When you are on you phone discussing a client with your supervisor, make sure you can not be overheard by someone else. *

TRUE

FALSE

Protecting your patients’ privacy is everyone’s responsibility. *

TRUE

FALSE