CHP CHP Workforce Training & Sanctions 2

Question 1

Under HIPAA, a covered entity's sanctions policy must apply to which workforce members?

Accepted Answer

Any workforce member who violates privacy or security policies

Answer

HIPAA requires a sanctions policy that applies to all workforce members who fail to comply with privacy or security policies.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a HIPAA workforce sanctions policy?

Accepted Answer

To deter violations and demonstrate organizational commitment to compliance

Answer

A sanctions policy primarily deters privacy violations and signals the organization's genuine commitment to HIPAA compliance.

Question 3

If a covered entity materially changes its HIPAA privacy practices, it must:

Accepted Answer

Revise and redistribute its Notice of Privacy Practices

Answer

Material changes to privacy practices must be reflected in a revised Notice of Privacy Practices that is made available to patients.

Question 4

A workforce member who knowingly violates HIPAA privacy policies may face:

Accepted Answer

Both civil and criminal penalties depending on severity

Answer

HIPAA provides for both civil monetary penalties and criminal prosecution, with the track depending on intent and severity of the violation.

Question 5

Which of the following is a hallmark of an effective HIPAA sanctions policy?

Accepted Answer

Applied uniformly regardless of employee role or tenure

Answer

An effective HIPAA sanctions policy must be applied consistently and uniformly to all workforce members to be defensible and credible.

(CHP) Certified HIPAA Professional Practice Test