CHPS Privacy Program Management

Question 1

Which framework is most widely used by healthcare organizations to build a comprehensive privacy program structure?

Accepted Answer

Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP)

Answer

GAPP, developed by the AICPA and CICA, provides 10 privacy principles widely used as a framework for building privacy programs in healthcare and other sectors.

Question 2

In a healthcare privacy program, which document formally authorizes the Privacy Officer's role and defines the scope of the privacy program?

Accepted Answer

Privacy Policy Charter or Program Charter

Answer

A Privacy Program Charter formally establishes the privacy program, defines its scope, and grants authority to the Privacy Officer to develop and enforce privacy policies.

Question 3

A healthcare organization conducts a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA). What is its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate how a new system or process will collect, use, and protect personal health information

Answer

A PIA systematically evaluates the privacy risks of new or changed systems or business processes involving PHI before implementation.

Question 4

Which of the following is a key component of an effective healthcare privacy training program?

Accepted Answer

Training should be role-based, addressing the specific PHI access and risks for each job function

Answer

Effective privacy training is role-based, tailoring content to the specific privacy risks and PHI handling responsibilities of each workforce role.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a healthcare organization's sanctions policy under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

To define consequences for workforce members who violate privacy and security policies

Answer

The sanctions policy (required by 45 CFR §164.530(e)) defines appropriate disciplinary actions for workforce members who fail to comply with privacy and security policies.

CHPS - Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security Practice Test

CHPS - Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security Practice Test

CHPS Privacy Program Management