CRSS Documentation and Confidentiality 5

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios describes a breach of confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

An RSS mentions to a neighbor that a mutual friend is enrolled in a recovery program

Answer

Disclosing that a specific individual is enrolled in a recovery program to an unauthorized person violates confidentiality, even without sharing clinical details.

Question 2

A mandatory reporting law requires an RSS to report suspected child abuse. After making the report, the RSS should:

Accepted Answer

Document the report, including what information was shared, to whom, and when

Answer

Mandatory reports must be documented in the record, including the nature of the concern, who was notified, and when the report was made.

Question 3

How long must a recovery support agency typically retain client records after the last date of service?

Accepted Answer

The period specified by applicable state law and agency policy, commonly 7–10 years for adults

Answer

Record retention periods vary by state law and funding requirements but commonly range from 7 to 10 years for adult client records.

Question 4

A client's consent for release of information has expired. The RSS receives a request for records from the consented recipient. The RSS should:

Accepted Answer

Obtain a new, current consent from the client before releasing any records

Answer

An expired consent is no longer valid; a new consent must be obtained before any additional disclosures can be made.

Question 5

Which statement about 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA is accurate?

Accepted Answer

42 CFR Part 2 provides stricter protections specifically for substance use disorder records than HIPAA's general privacy rule

Answer

42 CFR Part 2 imposes stricter consent and disclosure requirements for substance use disorder records than HIPAA's general health information protections.

CRSS - Certified Recovery Support Specialist Practice Test

CRSS - Certified Recovery Support Specialist Practice Test

CRSS Documentation and Confidentiality 5