CHP Workforce Training & Sanctions Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of HIPAA's workforce security standard under the Security Rule?
Answer: To ensure only authorized workforce members can access ePHI
The workforce security standard ensures that only workforce members with authorization can access electronic protected health information.
Under the HIPAA Security Rule, which of the following are addressable implementation specifications under the workforce security standard?
Answer: All three: authorization/supervision, workforce clearance, and termination procedures
All three specifications — authorization and supervision, workforce clearance, and termination procedures — are addressable under the workforce security standard.
When an employee is terminated, what is the most critical HIPAA Security Rule action a covered entity must take?
Answer: Immediately revoke the terminated employee's access to all ePHI systems
Termination procedures must include immediate revocation of system access to prevent unauthorized access to ePHI.
Under HIPAA, what does 'addressable' mean for a Security Rule implementation specification?
Answer: The entity must assess whether it is reasonable and appropriate for its environment, with documentation if not implemented
Addressable specifications require a documented assessment of whether implementation is reasonable and appropriate; if not implemented, the rationale must be documented.
Background screening for workforce members who will access PHI is classified under the HIPAA Security Rule as:
Answer: An addressable implementation specification under workforce security
Workforce clearance procedures, which may include background checks, are an addressable specification under the HIPAA Security Rule.
When a workforce member's job role changes significantly, what HIPAA Security Rule obligation is triggered?
Answer: Access privileges must be reviewed and updated to reflect the new role
Role changes require a timely review and update of access controls to ensure continued alignment with the minimum necessary standard.