CHL Law and Ethics 5

Question 1

A healthcare organization's board is establishing an effective compliance program. According to OIG guidance, which element is foundational to all other compliance activities?

Accepted Answer

Written policies and procedures and a code of conduct

Answer

The OIG identifies written standards of conduct and policies as the first and most foundational of the seven elements of an effective compliance program.

Question 2

Which legal doctrine holds hospitals liable for the negligent acts of their employees, even if the hospital itself was not negligent?

Accepted Answer

Respondeat superior

Answer

Respondeat superior ('let the master answer') holds employers vicariously liable for torts committed by employees acting within the scope of their employment.

Question 3

The concept of 'justice' in healthcare ethics is most closely associated with:

Accepted Answer

Fair distribution of healthcare resources and equal treatment

Answer

Justice in bioethics refers to fairness, equity, and impartiality — including equitable distribution of healthcare resources and non-discriminatory treatment of patients.

Question 4

A healthcare leader is informed that a Business Associate has experienced a data breach affecting 600 patients' PHI. Under HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, the covered entity must notify affected individuals within:

Accepted Answer

60 days of discovery

Answer

The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requires covered entities to notify affected individuals without unreasonable delay and no later than 60 calendar days following discovery of a breach.

Question 5

A state law requires healthcare facilities to report certain communicable diseases to public health authorities. Sharing this information without patient authorization is ethically justified primarily by:

Accepted Answer

The public health exception and the duty to protect the community

Answer

Mandatory disease reporting is justified by the principle of justice and the societal interest in protecting public health, which can override individual privacy in defined circumstances.

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CHL Law and Ethics 5