CBHT Client Confidentiality and HIPAA 2

Question 1

A BHT overhears a coworker discussing a client's diagnosis loudly in the break room with another staff member who is not involved in that client's care. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Interrupt and remind the coworker that this conversation should occur in a private area

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Report the coworker to law enforcement immediately

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Join the conversation since all staff are bound by confidentiality anyway

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Do nothing because staff members are covered by HIPAA

Question 2

Under HIPAA, which of the following best describes 'protected health information' (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

Any individually identifiable health information held or transmitted by a covered entity

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Only written medical records stored in a hospital

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Diagnostic codes that do not include a client's name

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General wellness information published on a public health website

Question 3

A client's employer calls the facility asking whether the client is currently receiving treatment there. How should the BHT respond?

Accepted Answer

Neither confirm nor deny the client's presence without a signed authorization from the client

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Confirm the client is a patient but share no further details

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Ask the employer to call back during business hours when a supervisor is available

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Transfer the call to the client's treating clinician for approval

Question 4

Which of the following is a permissible disclosure of PHI without client authorization under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Reporting a gunshot wound to law enforcement as required by state law

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Sharing a client's treatment records with their neighbor who expressed concern

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Sending a client's full psychiatric history to a prospective employer

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Posting a client's progress notes in an anonymous online support group

Question 5

A BHT accidentally sends an email containing a client's treatment summary to the wrong address. What is the FIRST step the BHT should take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately report the incident to a supervisor or the privacy officer

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Send a follow-up email to the wrong recipient asking them to delete it

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Wait to see if any harm results before reporting

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Document the error only in the client's chart and take no further action

Question 6

Which individual right is guaranteed to clients under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

Accepted Answer

The right to request an amendment to their health records if they believe information is incorrect

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The right to prevent all staff from accessing their chart under any circumstances

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The right to receive a copy of all staff training materials related to their case

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The right to choose which specific staff members may provide their care

Question 7

A minor client's parent demands to see the child's full behavioral health treatment records. Under HIPAA, when may access be restricted?

Accepted Answer

When the minor consented to treatment without parental consent as allowed by state law

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Whenever the minor requests that the parent be excluded

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Only if the minor is over 15 years old

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Access may never be restricted for a parent regarding a minor's records