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HIPAA

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1. Battery
in order to maintain patient confidentiality - fax machines must be kept in areas not accessible to patients.
Verification
illegal touching of another person
Electronic Protected Health Information

2. making known - or using information relating to the private life or affairs of a person without their approval or permission
although medical records are confidential - there are times when they can be released w/o a patient consent.
Invasion of Privacy Publishing
Limited data set
law that permits a person w/ a legal age and sound mind to give their body to donation

3. interrogatory
illegal touching of another person
security rule
State preemption
A written set of questions requiring written answers from a plaintiff or defendant under oath

4. IIHI
Verification
human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
improper performance of an otherwise lawful act. civil
Individually Identifiable Health Information

5. If a states privacy laws are stricter than HIPAA privacy standards - the state laws take precedence.
Individually Identifiable Health Information
Prohibits discrimination preventing indiviualds with physical or mental disabilities or chronic illness - from accessing public services & accomodations. Employers requires 'reasonable accommodation' be provided so they can perform duties.
Electronic transmission
State preemption

6. All persons who will have access are required to...
same legal standards apply to all patient records whether on paper or computer
should never be released w/o a patient's signed consent or court order
have a unique password and it should be changed frequently
the philosophical study of moral values and rules - conducts

7. Reportable diseases...
state law that protects healthcare professionals from liability when they provide emergency assistance/services within their scope of training
must be reported to authorities by law
Health Information
individuals in their mid- to late teens who legally live outside of parents' or guardians' control

8. Coded information that can't be read until is decoded.
Encryption
also called biomedical ethics - the moral dilemmas and issues of advanced medicine and medical research
testimony under oath
it must have an accompanying disclaimer stating the fax information cannot be shared with any other party w/o patient's written consent

9. Misfeasance
comes on after a few idle seconds and the use of a privacy screen should be mandatory
allows patients to give directions to health care providers about treatment choices in circumstances in which the patient may no longer be able to provide that direction. There are two types: Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney
Treatment - payment and health care operations (TPO)
improper performance of an otherwise lawful act. civil

10. Verify the identification of anyone requesting patient information.
law concerned with public wrongs against society
Prohibits discrimination preventing indiviualds with physical or mental disabilities or chronic illness - from accessing public services & accomodations. Employers requires 'reasonable accommodation' be provided so they can perform duties.
Type of consent in which a patient who is unable to give consent is given treatment under the legal assumption that he or she would want treatment.
Verification

11. Fax machines
Verification
Any information that would identify a patient (name - add - tele - DOB - SSN - email - med. rec. number - etc)
should only be used when no other - more secure mode of transmission is available
in order to maintain patient confidentiality - fax machines must be kept in areas not accessible to patients.

12. Confidentiality

13. Computes and HIPAA
Patient
same legal standards apply to all patient records whether on paper or computer
individuals such as cleaning staff and consultants who work in the office. These individuals do not need access to patient info but may come in contact while completing their duties
concerns noncriminal disputes between private parties

14. Negligence
failure to act with the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
a service company that recieves electronic or paper claims from the provider - checks and prepares them for processing - and transmits them in HIPAA-complaint format to the correct carriers
law that permits a person w/ a legal age and sound mind to give their body to donation
located in a secured and private space

15. Any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
Invasion of Privacy Publishing
Malfeasance
Electronic transmission
Tort

16. Advanced directives
allows patients to give directions to health care providers about treatment choices in circumstances in which the patient may no longer be able to provide that direction. There are two types: Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney
may be disclosed to public health agencies - patient identifiers are removed so it's covered by HIPAA
human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
Medical data from which individual identifiers have been removed; also known as a redacted or blinded record.

17. Some state laws specifically protect __________. A patient would need to sign a specific request.
state law that protects healthcare professionals from liability when they provide emergency assistance/services within their scope of training
Rule
human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
Notice of Privacy Practices

18. Conforming to proper professional behavior
allows patients to give directions to health care providers about treatment choices in circumstances in which the patient may no longer be able to provide that direction. There are two types: Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney
Electronic data interchange
illegal touching of another person
Ethical

19. General exceptions for releasing patient information
state law that protects healthcare professionals from liability when they provide emergency assistance/services within their scope of training
Psychotherapy notes - information for legal proceedings - information exempted from disclosure under CLIA
Encryption
parent of a minor - legal guardian - Agent (patient selected on behalf in h/c power of attorney)

20. The ability to control access and protect information from accidental or intentional disclosure to unauthorized persons and from altercation - destruction - or loss
Invasion of Privacy Publishing
Security
security rule
Examples of PHI

21. Statutory
Invasion of Privacy Publishing
The body of laws made by states is their own statutory laws
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (passed by congress because of portability problems - also to protect PHI)
Designated record set

22. A general HIPAA requirement
allows patients to give directions to health care providers about treatment choices in circumstances in which the patient may no longer be able to provide that direction. There are two types: Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney
Treatment - payment and health care operations (TPO)
h/c workers --qualified people of organizations(perf. data processinf or transcript) -certain gov. auth. (pub health activities) -appropriate auth(protect vic. of abuse) -law enforcement officials or judicial orders
Standard

23. Bioethics
a minor - rather than the parent - must sign the release of patient information
Invasion of Privacy Publishing
also called biomedical ethics - the moral dilemmas and issues of advanced medicine and medical research
addresses portability of insurance coverage when employees change or lose their jobs

24. What information do patients NOT have access to?
parent of a minor - legal guardian - Agent (patient selected on behalf in h/c power of attorney)
Psychotherapy notes - information for legal proceedings - information exempted from disclosure under CLIA
De-Identified Information
Covered transactions

25. Medical records can be released w/o consent to...
a minor - rather than the parent - must sign the release of patient information
h/c workers --qualified people of organizations(perf. data processinf or transcript) -certain gov. auth. (pub health activities) -appropriate auth(protect vic. of abuse) -law enforcement officials or judicial orders
Limited data set
The body of laws made by states is their own statutory laws

26. Guidelines and standards made by government agencies and licensing boards that have the authority to enforce compliance
Encryption
Regulations
Individually Identifiable Health Information
also called biomedical ethics - the moral dilemmas and issues of advanced medicine and medical research

27. Ethics
Electronic transmission
allows patients to give directions to health care providers about treatment choices in circumstances in which the patient may no longer be able to provide that direction. There are two types: Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney
the philosophical study of moral values and rules - conducts
parent of a minor - legal guardian - Agent (patient selected on behalf in h/c power of attorney)

28. The person recieving treatment
Patient
illegal touching of another person
although medical records are confidential - there are times when they can be released w/o a patient consent.
Electronic transmission

29. HIPAA
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS; established national standards for HIPAA) - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS; enforce insurance portability and transaction/code set requirements) - Office for Civil Rights (OCR; enfor
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (passed by congress because of portability problems - also to protect PHI)
Health Information
The body of laws made by states is their own statutory laws

30. HI
Patient rights under HIPAA
concerns noncriminal disputes between private parties
Health Information
it must have an accompanying disclaimer stating the fax information cannot be shared with any other party w/o patient's written consent

31. EPHI
Electronic Protected Health Information
Limited data set
must be reported to authorities by law
Covered entities

32. Freedom from unauthorized intrusion
Security
patient discharges doctor with letter - doctor formally withdraws from patient with a certified letter or patient no longer needs treatment
Privacy
Patient

33. PII
may be disclosed to public health agencies - patient identifiers are removed so it's covered by HIPAA
Any information that would identify a patient (name - add - tele - DOB - SSN - email - med. rec. number - etc)
the philosophical study of moral values and rules - conducts
Patient Identifiable Information

34. Disabilities act

35. Releasing patient information
Any information that would identify a patient (name - add - tele - DOB - SSN - email - med. rec. number - etc)
generally only patient can auth release of own medical record - there are a few exceptions
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS; established national standards for HIPAA) - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS; enforce insurance portability and transaction/code set requirements) - Office for Civil Rights (OCR; enfor
should never be released w/o a patient's signed consent or court order

36. The limited amount of patient information to be disclosed - depending on circumstances.
should never be released w/o a patient's signed consent or court order
Patient Identifiable Information
comes on after a few idle seconds and the use of a privacy screen should be mandatory
Minimum necessary

37. Title I of HIPAA
should only be used when no other - more secure mode of transmission is available
Psychotherapy notes - information for legal proceedings - information exempted from disclosure under CLIA
have a unique password and it should be changed frequently
addresses portability of insurance coverage when employees change or lose their jobs

38. A written document detailing a health care provider's privacy practices.
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
individuals in their mid- to late teens who legally live outside of parents' or guardians' control
Rule
concerns noncriminal disputes between private parties

39. DII
Duty; duty of care - Derelict; breach of the duty of care - Direct cause; legally recognizable injury occurs as a result of breach of care - Damage; wrongful activity must have been the cause
Tort
De-Identified Information
Designated record set

40. Libel
false and malicious writing about another
comes on after a few idle seconds and the use of a privacy screen should be mandatory
A court order requiring someone to appear in court on a certain date time and reason. A medical record could be subpoenaed.
addresses portability of insurance coverage when employees change or lose their jobs

41. Key entities
located in a secured and private space
have a unique password and it should be changed frequently
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS; established national standards for HIPAA) - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS; enforce insurance portability and transaction/code set requirements) - Office for Civil Rights (OCR; enfor
addresses portability of insurance coverage when employees change or lose their jobs

42. Emancipated minors

43. Subpoenas
treatment - payment - & healthcare operations
A court order requiring someone to appear in court on a certain date time and reason. A medical record could be subpoenaed.
should never be released w/o a patient's signed consent or court order
should only be used when no other - more secure mode of transmission is available

44. Federal law protects patient records dealing with...
substance abuse treatment
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS; established national standards for HIPAA) - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS; enforce insurance portability and transaction/code set requirements) - Office for Civil Rights (OCR; enfor
Individually Identifiable Health Information
Any information that would identify a patient (name - add - tele - DOB - SSN - email - med. rec. number - etc)

45. In HIPAA language health plans - Health care clearinghouses - and all health care providers that transmit HIPAA standard transactions electronically are called covered entities. Hospitals - nursing homes - hospices - pharmacies - physician practices
Medical data from which individual identifiers have been removed; also known as a redacted or blinded record.
Covered entities
Duty; duty of care - Derelict; breach of the duty of care - Direct cause; legally recognizable injury occurs as a result of breach of care - Damage; wrongful activity must have been the cause
have a unique password and it should be changed frequently

46. Doctor release of patient
Health Information
Notice of Privacy Practices
patient discharges doctor with letter - doctor formally withdraws from patient with a certified letter or patient no longer needs treatment
regular - in a secure location

47. HIPAA states...
same legal standards apply to all patient records whether on paper or computer
only those who meed to know should have access to patient information
addresses portability of insurance coverage when employees change or lose their jobs
illegal touching of another person

48. Implied contract
addresses portability of insurance coverage when employees change or lose their jobs
same legal standards apply to all patient records whether on paper or computer
a contract that comes about from the actions of the parties rather than words
improper performance of an otherwise lawful act. civil

49. Professional Negligence
malpractice
Verification
also called biomedical ethics - the moral dilemmas and issues of advanced medicine and medical research
Examples of PHI

50. Transmission of information between two parties fro financial or administrative activities.
Regulations
Patient
Ethical
Transaction