Hipaa Seeks To

The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects an individual's right to privacy and confidentiality of health information.

Who is covered by HIPAA?

HIPAA seeks to: (Check all that apply.)

HIPAA Information Security protects health information form unauthorized access (accidental or intentional), from being changed, destroyed, or disclosed.

You should check with your supervisor when confronted with HIPAA release of information that you are unsure how to handle properly.

What does PHI stand for?

Under HIPAA rules, a client may request a copy of his records, request changes to his record, and request a listing of all disclosures of his information.

Under HIPAA rules, the health department does not have to make changes to a client's record if there is not a good reason to do so.

In general, disclosures of PHI must be limited to the minimum necessary amount of information to get the job done right.

Under the HIPAA rules, a client may ask to change health information found in his medical chart.

Documents containing IIHI or PHI should be kept in a secure location.

In certain situations, it is permissible to disclose PHI without an authorization if a client may be harmed and the information you have could prevent that harm.

In certain situations, other providers should release PHI to the health department in the interest of public health.

HIPAA imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-compliance.

Under HIPAA rules, a client may request in writing or verbally copies of his vital signs taken over several visits.