EC Confidentiality & Data Security 3

Question 1

A client discloses they have a bloodborne illness during intake. Who within the practice may appropriately access this information?

Accepted Answer

Only those directly involved in the client's care

Answer

Sensitive health disclosures should be shared only with staff members directly involved in providing that client's care.

Question 2

Before photographing a client's skin for treatment tracking, the electrologist must:

Accepted Answer

Obtain written informed consent specifying how photos will be used and stored

Answer

Written consent detailing the purpose, storage, and use of clinical photographs is required to protect client privacy.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) given to clients?

Accepted Answer

To inform clients of their rights and how their health information will be used

Answer

The NPP explains how a covered entity uses and discloses protected health information and describes clients' rights under HIPAA.

Question 4

A client asks to see their own treatment records. Under HIPAA, they have the right to:

Accepted Answer

Inspect and obtain a copy of their records

Answer

Clients have a right under HIPAA to inspect and receive copies of their own protected health information.

Question 5

If a practice experiences a data breach affecting more than 500 clients, which agency must be notified?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Answer

HIPAA requires covered entities to notify HHS and affected individuals promptly when a breach involves 500 or more individuals.

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