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HIPAA

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1. 5P's of ethical power
purpose - pride - patience - persistence - perspective
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
may be disclosed to public health agencies - patient identifiers are removed so it's covered by HIPAA
law that permits a person w/ a legal age and sound mind to give their body to donation

2. Criminal law
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
law concerned with public wrongs against society
concerned with mostly with h/c providers. It addresses fraud and abuse - administrative simplification and medical liability
Permission

3. A written document detailing a health care provider's privacy practices.
Electronic data interchange
concerned with mostly with h/c providers. It addresses fraud and abuse - administrative simplification and medical liability
Malfeasance
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)

4. NPP
Notice of Privacy Practices
state law that protects healthcare professionals from liability when they provide emergency assistance/services within their scope of training
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
purpose - pride - patience - persistence - perspective

5. Under some circumstances ...
law concerned with public wrongs against society
a minor - rather than the parent - must sign the release of patient information
Portability
same legal standards apply to all patient records whether on paper or computer

6. The computer screen should have a screensaver that...
Covered entities
it must have an accompanying disclaimer stating the fax information cannot be shared with any other party w/o patient's written consent
comes on after a few idle seconds and the use of a privacy screen should be mandatory
Insurance portability - administrative simplification - privacy and security

7. The ability to control access and protect information from accidental or intentional disclosure to unauthorized persons and from altercation - destruction - or loss
security rule
a minor - rather than the parent - must sign the release of patient information
Permission
substance abuse treatment

8. Ethics
false and malicious writing about another
the philosophical study of moral values and rules - conducts
A written set of questions requiring written answers from a plaintiff or defendant under oath
have a unique password and it should be changed frequently

9. Includes records maintained by or for a covered entity.
must be reported to authorities by law
Designated record set
substance abuse treatment
Covered transactions

10. Releasing patient information
Individually Identifiable Health Information
generally only patient can auth release of own medical record - there are a few exceptions
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.
Security

11. Civil law
Encryption
also called biomedical ethics - the moral dilemmas and issues of advanced medicine and medical research
human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
concerns noncriminal disputes between private parties

12. Disclosure without Consent
Every office should have one! - responsible for making surethat thise office is HIPAA compliant - privacy officer should be.. an effective communicator with ability to answer questions about sespected HIPPA violations and complaints
a minor - rather than the parent - must sign the release of patient information
Transaction
although medical records are confidential - there are times when they can be released w/o a patient consent.

13. Confidentiality

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14. Misfeasance
only those who meed to know should have access to patient information
State preemption
improper performance of an otherwise lawful act. civil
must be reported to authorities by law

15. HI
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
Health Information
Electronic data interchange
Permission

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
Examples of PHI
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.
What types of disclosures do not require patient permission?

17. Libel
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
Electronic Protected Health Information
false and malicious writing about another
located in a secured and private space

18. Any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
Any information that would identify a patient (name - add - tele - DOB - SSN - email - med. rec. number - etc)
Every office should have one! - responsible for making surethat thise office is HIPAA compliant - privacy officer should be.. an effective communicator with ability to answer questions about sespected HIPPA violations and complaints
individuals in their mid- to late teens who legally live outside of parents' or guardians' control
Tort

19. Verify the identification of anyone requesting patient information.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (passed by congress because of portability problems - also to protect PHI)
security rule
Code sets
Verification

20. Deposition
Encryption
Minimum necessary
State preemption
testimony under oath

21. Freedom from unauthorized intrusion
State preemption
Privacy
law that permits a person w/ a legal age and sound mind to give their body to donation
Minimum necessary

22. Statue of limitations
state laws setting time limit for bringing a lawsuit
individuals in their mid- to late teens who legally live outside of parents' or guardians' control
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (passed by congress because of portability problems - also to protect PHI)
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.

23. Slander
although medical records are confidential - there are times when they can be released w/o a patient consent.
false charges and malicious oral statements about someone
state laws setting time limit for bringing a lawsuit
Designated record set

24. Policies and procedures use to protect electronic information from unauthorized access
Security
State preemption
Health Information
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

25. See & Copy their health records - update health records - obtain a list of the institution's disclosures - other than for payment & healthcare operations - request a restriction on a certain uses or disclosures - choose how to receive their health in
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
Patient rights under HIPAA
Encryption
although medical records are confidential - there are times when they can be released w/o a patient consent.

26. Name - address - date of birth - phone/fax numbers - social security number - medical record number - and photographs - nursing and physician notes - billing and other treatment records used during a patient's visit in a hospital or office.
The body of laws made by states is their own statutory laws
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
testimony under oath
Examples of PHI

27. Computes and HIPAA
A court order requiring someone to appear in court on a certain date time and reason. A medical record could be subpoenaed.
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
A written set of questions requiring written answers from a plaintiff or defendant under oath

28. HIPAA
Health Information
Tort
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (passed by congress because of portability problems - also to protect PHI)
human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)

29. Uniform anotomical gift act
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
patient discharges doctor with letter - doctor formally withdraws from patient with a certified letter or patient no longer needs treatment
law that permits a person w/ a legal age and sound mind to give their body to donation
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)

30. What are the 3 purposes of HIPAA?
may be disclosed to public health agencies - patient identifiers are removed so it's covered by HIPAA
Insurance portability - administrative simplification - privacy and security
Treatment - payment and health care operations (TPO)
Patient

31. What information do patients NOT have access to?
State preemption
Psychotherapy notes - information for legal proceedings - information exempted from disclosure under CLIA
Examples of PHI
state laws setting time limit for bringing a lawsuit

32. 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
Patient
Any information that would identify a patient (name - add - tele - DOB - SSN - email - med. rec. number - etc)
false and malicious writing about another
Covered entities

33. Protecting healthcare coverage for employees who change jobs - allowing them to continue existing plans with a new employer.
Privacy
regular - in a secure location
Ethical
Portability

34. Title I of HIPAA
a minor - rather than the parent - must sign the release of patient information
Permission
addresses portability of insurance coverage when employees change or lose their jobs
human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)

35. The use of uniform electronic network protocols to transfer business information between organizations.
regular - in a secure location
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
Verification
Electronic data interchange

36. The person recieving treatment
Patient
What types of disclosures do not require patient permission?
Encryption
Minimum necessary

37. EPHI
Regulations
Examples of PHI
Electronic Protected Health Information
should never be released w/o a patient's signed consent or court order

38. Medical records used for health care research

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39. Protected health information from which certain patient identifiers have been removed
Limited data set
Examples of PHI
malpractice
should never be released w/o a patient's signed consent or court order

40. A reason for each use and disclosure of patient information.
treatment - payment - & healthcare operations
Designated record set
Permission
Treatment - payment and health care operations (TPO)

41. Fax Machines and HIPAA
in order to maintain patient confidentiality - fax machines must be kept in areas not accessible to patients.
Electronic data interchange
Code sets
Covered entities

42. Protected Health Information (PHI)
Code sets
Any information that would identify a patient (name - add - tele - DOB - SSN - email - med. rec. number - etc)
Malfeasance
Tort

43. HIPAA states...
only those who meed to know should have access to patient information
improper performance of an otherwise lawful act. civil
Psychotherapy notes - information for legal proceedings - information exempted from disclosure under CLIA
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)

44. Battery
illegal touching of another person
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.
Health Information
Designated record set

45. Data must be backed up at ___________ and those back-up files should be stored ________.
regular - in a secure location
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
located in a secured and private space
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)

46. Key entities
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
Malfeasance
Code sets
false charges and malicious oral statements about someone

47. Titile II of HIPAA
concerned with mostly with h/c providers. It addresses fraud and abuse - administrative simplification and medical liability
individuals in their mid- to late teens who legally live outside of parents' or guardians' control
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.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (passed by congress because of portability problems - also to protect PHI)

48. Medical records can be released w/o consent to...
Patient rights under HIPAA
only those who meed to know should have access to 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
U.S. goverment

49. HIPAA compliance mandates that computer systems must be...
located in a secured and private space
Electronic data interchange
Health Information
security rule

50. Implied contract
Invasion of Privacy Publishing
What types of disclosures do not require patient permission?
state law that protects healthcare professionals from liability when they provide emergency assistance/services within their scope of training
a contract that comes about from the actions of the parties rather than words