CCS Security Principles and Practices 4

Question 1

A healthcare organization must ensure patient data remains accessible during a system outage. Which element of the CIA triad does this address?

Accepted Answer

Availability

Answer

Availability ensures that authorized users can access information and systems when needed, including during outages or disasters.

Question 2

What is the role of a Privacy Officer in a healthcare organization?

Accepted Answer

Developing and implementing HIPAA privacy policies and handling complaints

Answer

The Privacy Officer is responsible for developing and enforcing HIPAA privacy policies, training staff, and serving as the point of contact for privacy complaints.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a 'technical safeguard' under the HIPAA Security Rule?

Accepted Answer

Implementing multi-factor authentication for EHR access

Answer

Technical safeguards are technology-based controls like MFA, encryption, and automatic logoff that protect ePHI from unauthorized access.

Question 4

A patient asks a hospital not to disclose their mental health treatment to their adult children. Under HIPAA, the hospital should:

Accepted Answer

Honor the restriction request as long as the patient pays out of pocket for that service

Answer

Under HIPAA, if a patient pays out of pocket in full for a service, they may request that the provider not disclose that information to their health plan, and the provider must comply.

Question 5

Social engineering in the context of healthcare information security refers to:

Accepted Answer

Manipulating people into revealing confidential information or granting unauthorized access

Answer

Social engineering involves psychologically manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.

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CCS Security Principles and Practices 4