CHT Patient Rights, Privacy & HIPAA Compliance 2

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the patient rights protected under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Right to receive free unlimited copies of all records immediately

Answer

HIPAA gives patients the right to access and request copies of their records, but facilities may charge a reasonable fee and are not required to provide unlimited free copies immediately.

Question 2

A HIPAA breach must be reported to the affected individual within how many days of discovery?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

HIPAA's Breach Notification Rule requires covered entities to notify affected individuals within 60 days of discovering a breach of unsecured PHI.

Question 3

A patient's spouse approaches you in the hallway asking for an update on the patient's condition during transport. You should:

Accepted Answer

Decline to share clinical information and direct them to the nursing staff

Answer

Transporters should not disclose clinical information to family members without patient authorization; the nursing team is the appropriate resource for family communication.

Question 4

What is the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)?

Accepted Answer

A document informing patients of how their health information may be used and their rights under HIPAA

Answer

The Notice of Privacy Practices is a HIPAA-required document that explains how a covered entity uses and discloses PHI and informs patients of their privacy rights.

Question 5

Posting a photo of a patient on social media without their explicit consent is:

Accepted Answer

A HIPAA violation that could result in disciplinary action and legal penalties

Answer

Sharing any patient image or information on social media without written authorization is a HIPAA violation regardless of whether the face is visible or the hospital is named.

CHT - Certified Healthcare Transporters Practice Test

CHT - Certified Healthcare Transporters Practice Test

CHT Patient Rights, Privacy & HIPAA Compliance 2