CTP Telepresence and Technology 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a key feature that distinguishes a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform from a general consumer video app?

Accepted Answer

Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the vendor

Answer

A BAA with the telehealth vendor is required under HIPAA to ensure the vendor is contractually obligated to protect patient health information.

Question 2

A telepresence robot is being used in a hospital setting to allow a remote specialist to virtually round on patients. What is the primary advantage of this technology over standard video calls?

Accepted Answer

The specialist can navigate the physical environment remotely

Answer

Telepresence robots allow remote clinicians to physically navigate a space, enabling a more dynamic and immersive remote presence than stationary video.

Question 3

What does the term 'store-and-forward' refer to in telehealth technology?

Accepted Answer

Transmitting medical data asynchronously to be reviewed later by a provider

Answer

Store-and-forward telehealth involves collecting patient data (images, reports, videos) and transmitting it asynchronously for later provider review.

Question 4

A clinician is conducting a telehealth visit and must share their screen to review a document with the patient. What is the most important security step before sharing?

Accepted Answer

Close all windows and tabs containing other patients' PHI

Answer

Before screen sharing, all other patient information must be closed to prevent inadvertent disclosure of other patients' protected health information.

Question 5

Which minimum upload speed is commonly recommended for conducting a stable, high-definition telehealth video session?

Accepted Answer

5 Mbps

Answer

A minimum of approximately 5 Mbps upload speed is generally recommended to support stable high-definition video during telehealth visits.

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CTP Telepresence and Technology 3