CHPS Privacy Program Management 2

Question 1

Under HIPAA, a covered entity's Privacy Officer receives a complaint from a patient who believes their PHI was improperly disclosed. What is the FIRST action the Privacy Officer should take?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the complaint and initiate an investigation according to the complaint management process

Answer

Upon receiving a privacy complaint, the Privacy Officer must acknowledge receipt and investigate according to the organization's complaint management procedures.

Question 2

A healthcare organization implements a 'Privacy by Design' approach. Which principle best describes this concept?

Accepted Answer

Integrating privacy protections into the design and architecture of systems from the outset

Answer

Privacy by Design embeds privacy protections into systems and processes from the beginning of development rather than as an afterthought.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'data minimization' in healthcare privacy program management?

Accepted Answer

Collecting and using only the minimum PHI necessary to accomplish the intended purpose

Answer

Data minimization means collecting, using, and retaining only the minimum PHI necessary for the specific purpose, consistent with HIPAA's Minimum Necessary standard.

Question 4

A healthcare organization wants to share a patient's case study in a medical journal. Which is the MOST appropriate privacy approach?

Accepted Answer

De-identify the information to Safe Harbor standards before publication

Answer

Publishing de-identified case studies that meet the Safe Harbor standard removes HIPAA applicability entirely and is the most appropriate approach for journal publication.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of a Privacy Steering Committee in a healthcare organization?

Accepted Answer

A cross-functional body that provides governance, oversight, and strategic direction for the privacy program

Answer

A Privacy Steering Committee provides enterprise-level governance, aligning the privacy program with organizational strategy and ensuring cross-departmental accountability.

CHPS - Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security Practice Test

CHPS - Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security Practice Test

CHPS Privacy Program Management 2