CHP Documentation & Record Keeping 4

Question 1

A patient requests an amendment to their medical record. The covered entity denies the request. What documentation is required?

Accepted Answer

A written denial statement must be provided and retained

Answer

When denying an amendment request, the covered entity must provide a written denial to the individual and retain documentation of the denial and the basis for it.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, what must a covered entity document when an individual requests an accounting of disclosures?

Accepted Answer

Disclosures made for purposes other than TPO for the prior 6 years

Answer

The accounting of disclosures covers disclosures made for purposes other than treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO) going back 6 years from the date of the request.

Question 3

What information must be captured in each entry of an accounting of disclosures log?

Accepted Answer

Date, name and address of recipient, description of PHI disclosed, and purpose of disclosure

Answer

Each accounting entry must include the date of disclosure, the name and address of the recipient entity or person, a description of the PHI disclosed, and a statement of the purpose.

Question 4

A covered entity provides the same type of disclosure to multiple individuals in a 90-day period. How may accounting entries be maintained?

Accepted Answer

A single summary entry may be used for disclosures of the same type during that period

Answer

For repetitive disclosures of the same type within a 90-day period, HIPAA permits a summary accounting entry covering all such disclosures rather than individual entries for each.

Question 5

Which type of disclosure is NOT required to be included in an accounting of disclosures?

Accepted Answer

Disclosures for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO)

Answer

Disclosures for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations are expressly excluded from the accounting requirement, along with disclosures to the individual themselves.

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CHP Documentation & Record Keeping 4