CHP Documentation & Record Keeping 2

Question 1

Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, covered entities must retain documentation of their privacy policies and procedures for how long?

Accepted Answer

6 years from creation or last effective date

Answer

The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires covered entities to retain documentation of policies, procedures, and related records for 6 years from the date of creation or the date it was last in effect, whichever is later.

Question 2

A Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) acknowledgment form cannot be obtained from a patient. What must the covered entity do?

Accepted Answer

Document the good-faith effort to obtain acknowledgment and the reason it was not obtained

Answer

When a covered entity cannot obtain a patient's written acknowledgment of the NPP, it must document its good-faith attempt and the reason acknowledgment was not obtained.

Question 3

Which document must a covered entity make available to individuals upon request under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

Accepted Answer

The Notice of Privacy Practices

Answer

The Notice of Privacy Practices must be provided to individuals upon request and must also be posted at the covered entity's physical service delivery site.

Question 4

When a covered entity uses or discloses PHI for research with a waiver of authorization, what documentation must be retained?

Accepted Answer

Documentation of the IRB or Privacy Board waiver approval

Answer

Covered entities must retain documentation showing that an IRB or Privacy Board approved a waiver or alteration of authorization for research use or disclosure of PHI.

Question 5

What is required when a covered entity agrees to restrict the use or disclosure of an individual's PHI?

Accepted Answer

The restriction must be documented in writing

Answer

Under the Privacy Rule, when a covered entity agrees to a requested restriction on PHI use or disclosure, that restriction must be documented.

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CHP Documentation & Record Keeping 2