CHPS HIPAA Security Rule Compliance

Question 1

The HIPAA Security Rule organizes its standards into three categories of safeguards. Which of the following correctly lists all three?

Accepted Answer

Administrative, Physical, and Technical

Answer

The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities to implement Administrative, Physical, and Technical safeguards to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI).

Question 2

Under the HIPAA Security Rule, what distinguishes a 'required' implementation specification from an 'addressable' one?

Accepted Answer

Required specifications must be implemented as stated; addressable ones must be implemented, modified, or documented as not applicable with justification

Answer

Required specifications must be implemented exactly as described, while addressable specifications allow covered entities to assess whether the standard is reasonable and appropriate, implement an equivalent alternative, or document why it is not applicable.

Question 3

The HIPAA Security Rule specifically protects which type of protected health information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

Electronic protected health information (ePHI) only

Answer

The HIPAA Security Rule applies exclusively to electronic protected health information (ePHI) — PHI that is created, received, maintained, or transmitted in electronic form.

Question 4

Which entities are directly required to comply with the HIPAA Security Rule?

Accepted Answer

Covered entities and business associates

Answer

Both covered entities (health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and certain healthcare providers) and their business associates are required to comply with the HIPAA Security Rule.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of conducting a Security Risk Analysis (SRA) under the HIPAA Security Rule?

Accepted Answer

To identify and assess potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI

Answer

The Security Risk Analysis is required to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to ePHI so that the organization can implement appropriate security measures to reduce those risks.

CHPS - Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security Practice Test

CHPS - Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security Practice Test

CHPS HIPAA Security Rule Compliance