CHPS HIPAA Security Rule Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Technical Safeguards of the HIPAA Security Rule, which implementation specification for Access Control is designated as 'required'?

Accepted Answer

Unique user identification

Answer

Unique user identification is a required implementation specification, ensuring each user is assigned a unique name or number to track user identity and activity within ePHI systems.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Audit Controls standard under the HIPAA Security Rule's Technical Safeguards?

Accepted Answer

To implement hardware, software, or procedural mechanisms that record and examine activity in information systems containing ePHI

Answer

Audit Controls require the implementation of mechanisms to record and examine system activity, enabling organizations to review access patterns and detect unauthorized use of ePHI.

Question 3

In the context of the HIPAA Security Rule, what does 'integrity' of ePHI mean?

Accepted Answer

ePHI has not been altered or destroyed in an unauthorized manner

Answer

The Security Rule defines integrity as ensuring that ePHI is not altered or destroyed in an unauthorized manner, which corresponds to the 'I' in the CIA triad.

Question 4

The HIPAA Security Rule's Transmission Security standard is designed to protect ePHI when it is:

Accepted Answer

Transmitted over electronic communications networks

Answer

The Transmission Security standard requires covered entities to implement technical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to ePHI transmitted over electronic communications networks.

Question 5

Under the HIPAA Security Rule's Physical Safeguards, what does the Workstation Use standard require?

Accepted Answer

Policies and procedures specifying proper functions performed at workstations and the physical attributes of the surroundings of workstations with access to ePHI

Answer

The Workstation Use standard requires policies defining proper workstation functions and the physical environment of workstations that access ePHI, such as positioning screens away from unauthorized viewers.

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CHPS HIPAA Security Rule Compliance 2