CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Clinical Documentation and Confidentiality 3

Question 1

The 'minimum necessary' standard under HIPAA requires counselors to:

Accepted Answer

Disclose only the information needed to accomplish the intended purpose

Answer

HIPAA's minimum necessary standard limits disclosures to the least amount of protected health information needed to fulfill the purpose of the request.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a 'covered entity' under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

A substance abuse treatment program that transmits health information electronically

Answer

A substance abuse treatment program that electronically transmits health information for billing is a covered entity subject to HIPAA regulations.

Question 3

A treatment record amendment request from a client should be:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledged and responded to, with the client's request added to the record if denied

Answer

Under HIPAA, clients have the right to request amendments; if denied, the denial must be documented and the client's disagreement noted in the record.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes a Confidential Communication Request (CCR) under 42 CFR Part 2?

Accepted Answer

A client's request that communications be sent to an alternate address or by alternate means

Answer

A Confidential Communication Request allows clients to ask that sensitive communications be directed to a location or method that protects their privacy.

Question 5

Documentation errors in a clinical record should be corrected by:

Accepted Answer

Drawing a single line through the error, initialing, dating, and writing the correct entry

Answer

Proper error correction requires a single strikethrough so the original entry remains legible, followed by initials, date, and the correct information.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Clinical Documentation and Confidentiality 3