NHA CMAA EXAM-Compliance

NHA CMAA EXAM-Compliance All Answers Correct How does HIPAA protect patients? -HIPAA protects patients by giving them more control over their medical records Authoring them to make informed choices about the uses of their PHI Setting boundaries on the use and release of health records Establishing safeguards that providers must follow to ensure that the privacy of health information is protected Holding violators accountable if patients' privacy is compromised through both civil and criminal penalties Protecting the balance struck between public health concerns and the disclosure of PHI. True or False: When storing files, the minimum necessary is to keep the files turned to the wall so that they cannot be seen by those walking by. -TRUE What is a Notice of Privacy Practices? -A statement signed by the patient that describes how private health information is protected With whom are covered entities allowed to share information? -According to the Privacy Rule, covered entities are allowed to share information relevant to the patient's care with a spouse, family member, friend, or other individual identified by the patient. When is a patient's privacy not protected? -It is not protected if access to records from a nursing home are needed to ensure the providers are caring for the residents properly and the facility is clean; when there is a need to protect the public from epidemic or cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or cases of HIV/AIDS; when police reports about a gunshot wound are required; or when there are concerns about child abuse. What is incidental disclosure? -Incidental disclosure is secondary use that cannot be reasonably prevented, is limited in nature, and occurs as a result of another use or disclosure that is permitted. These kinds of disclosures are permitted under HIPAA. What is OSHA's mission? -Protect the health and safety of everyone in the workplace. What are the consequences of fraud? -The OIG has the authority to exclude individuals and entities who have engaged in fraud and abuse from participating in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs. Imposes penalties on offenders. Keeps an office List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? -Medicare is insurance for individuals 65 or older or for those under the age of 65 who have disabilities. Medicaid is for those considered medically indigent; states must work w/ the federal government to ensure eligibility criteria. What are three things that must be in an emergency preparedness plan? -It should include info about how to inform patients and employers about an emergency. How to evacuate And who should be left behind to monitor critical equipment before evacuating