CCHI Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Question 1

Which federal law primarily governs the privacy and security of patient health information in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Answer

HIPAA establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.

Question 2

Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, healthcare facilities that receive federal funding must provide language access services to:

Accepted Answer

Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) at no cost to the patient

Answer

Title VI prohibits discrimination based on national origin, and federal guidance requires recipients of federal funds to provide meaningful access to LEP individuals at no charge.

Question 3

When a healthcare interpreter encounters protected health information (PHI) during an assignment, the HIPAA minimum necessary standard requires that the interpreter:

Accepted Answer

Access and use only the PHI required to perform the interpreting task

Answer

The minimum necessary standard limits PHI use and disclosure to the least amount needed to accomplish the intended purpose of the task.

Question 4

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is relevant to healthcare interpreters because it requires covered entities to provide:

Accepted Answer

Effective communication for patients and companions with disabilities

Answer

The ADA requires healthcare providers to ensure effective communication with patients and companions who have communication disabilities, which may include providing qualified interpreters.

Question 5

A healthcare interpreter receives a subpoena requesting information discussed during an interpreting session. The interpreter's BEST course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the healthcare facility's legal counsel and follow their guidance

Answer

When served a subpoena, the interpreter should notify the employing facility's legal counsel, as the facility may have legal grounds to object or the records may be covered under institutional privilege.

(CCHI) Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters Practice Test

(CCHI) Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters Practice Test

CCHI Legal and Regulatory Compliance