EC Confidentiality & Data Security 2

Question 1

A client requests that their electrolysis records be emailed to a new provider. What is the safest way to comply?

Accepted Answer

Use an encrypted or secure file-transfer method

Answer

Encrypted or secure transfer methods protect client health information during transmission and comply with privacy regulations.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, what term describes the minimum amount of client information necessary to accomplish a task?

Accepted Answer

Minimum necessary standard

Answer

The minimum necessary standard limits access to only the protected health information required to perform a specific task.

Question 3

A client's spouse calls asking about the client's treatment schedule. The electrologist should:

Accepted Answer

Release information only if the client has authorized it in writing

Answer

Client information may only be disclosed to third parties when the client has provided written authorization.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a physical safeguard for client data?

Accepted Answer

Locking filing cabinets containing paper records

Answer

Locking filing cabinets is a physical safeguard that prevents unauthorized access to paper-based client records.

Question 5

An electrologist discovers that a co-worker accessed a client file without a legitimate reason. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A privacy breach that should be reported to management

Answer

Unauthorized access to client records constitutes a privacy breach and must be reported and investigated.

(EC) Electrolysis Certification Practice Test