CHP Workforce Training & Sanctions Flashcards
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Under HIPAA, a covered entity's sanctions policy must apply to which workforce members?
Answer: Any workforce member who violates privacy or security policies
HIPAA requires a sanctions policy that applies to all workforce members who fail to comply with privacy or security policies.
What is the primary purpose of a HIPAA workforce sanctions policy?
Answer: To deter violations and demonstrate organizational commitment to compliance
A sanctions policy primarily deters privacy violations and signals the organization's genuine commitment to HIPAA compliance.
If a covered entity materially changes its HIPAA privacy practices, it must:
Answer: Revise and redistribute its Notice of Privacy Practices
Material changes to privacy practices must be reflected in a revised Notice of Privacy Practices that is made available to patients.
A workforce member who knowingly violates HIPAA privacy policies may face:
Answer: Both civil and criminal penalties depending on severity
HIPAA provides for both civil monetary penalties and criminal prosecution, with the track depending on intent and severity of the violation.
Which of the following is a hallmark of an effective HIPAA sanctions policy?
Answer: Applied uniformly regardless of employee role or tenure
An effective HIPAA sanctions policy must be applied consistently and uniformly to all workforce members to be defensible and credible.
How long must a covered entity retain its HIPAA policies and procedures documents?
Answer: 6 years from creation or last date in effect
HIPAA requires covered entities to retain policies and procedures for 6 years from their creation or the last date they were in effect.