CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate HIPAA Privacy and Security 4

Question 1

Under HIPAA's 'minimum necessary' standard, when a healthcare access associate requests patient information, they should:

Accepted Answer

Access only the information needed to accomplish the intended purpose

Answer

The minimum necessary standard requires that covered entities limit PHI access and disclosure to the least amount needed to accomplish the intended purpose, reducing unnecessary exposure of patient information.

Question 2

A patient requests a copy of their medical records. Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a covered entity must provide access within:

Accepted Answer

30 days, with one possible 30-day extension

Answer

HIPAA requires covered entities to provide patients access to their PHI within 30 days of the request, with a single 30-day extension allowed if the entity notifies the patient in writing of the delay and reason.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a Business Associate under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

A billing company that processes claims containing PHI on behalf of a covered entity

Answer

A Business Associate is a person or entity that performs functions or services for a covered entity involving the use or disclosure of PHI. A billing company handling claims data on the covered entity's behalf meets this definition and must sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA).

Question 4

Under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, covered entities must notify affected individuals of a breach of unsecured PHI within:

Accepted Answer

60 calendar days of discovery

Answer

The Breach Notification Rule requires covered entities to notify affected individuals within 60 calendar days of discovering a breach of unsecured PHI. For breaches affecting 500 or more individuals, prominent media notification and HHS notification are also required within the same timeframe.

Question 5

Which of the following safeguard categories is required under the HIPAA Security Rule to protect electronic PHI (ePHI)?

Accepted Answer

Administrative, Physical, and Technical safeguards

Answer

The HIPAA Security Rule organizes its protections into three categories: Administrative safeguards (policies and procedures), Physical safeguards (facility and device controls), and Technical safeguards (technology controls like encryption and access controls) — all three are required.

CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Practice Test

CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Practice Test

CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate HIPAA Privacy and Security 4