CHL Documentation and Record Keeping 5

Question 1

Under the HITECH Act, which entities are directly liable for HIPAA compliance in addition to covered entities?

Accepted Answer

Business associates

Answer

The HITECH Act extended direct HIPAA liability to business associates, meaning they are now independently accountable for compliance with applicable Security and Privacy Rule requirements.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Health Information Management (HIM) department in a hospital?

Accepted Answer

Overseeing the collection, analysis, and protection of patient health information

Answer

The HIM department is responsible for managing the integrity, accuracy, accessibility, and security of patient health information throughout its lifecycle.

Question 3

A 'verbal order' for medication in a hospital setting must typically be:

Accepted Answer

Documented by the receiving nurse and countersigned by the physician within a defined timeframe

Answer

Verbal orders must be documented immediately by the licensed professional receiving them and authenticated by the ordering physician within the organization's defined timeframe, typically 24–48 hours.

Question 4

Which of the following best defines 'health record integrity'?

Accepted Answer

The accuracy, completeness, and trustworthiness of health information over its entire lifecycle

Answer

Health record integrity refers to maintaining the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and trustworthiness of health information from creation through destruction.

Question 5

When releasing records in response to a court subpoena, a healthcare organization should:

Accepted Answer

Consult legal counsel and follow established protocols for responding to legal process

Answer

Responding to a subpoena requires legal review to determine whether it is valid, whether patient authorization is needed, and what information must or should be disclosed.

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CHL Documentation and Record Keeping 5