HIPAA The HIPAA Security Rule 3

Question 1

A cloud storage vendor holds ePHI on behalf of a covered hospital. Under the HIPAA Security Rule, this vendor is best classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Business associate

Answer

A vendor that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits ePHI on behalf of a covered entity is a business associate subject to the Security Rule.

Question 2

Under the Security Rule's Integrity standard, what must covered entities implement to ensure ePHI has not been improperly altered or destroyed?

Accepted Answer

Mechanisms to authenticate ePHI

Answer

The Integrity standard requires technical security mechanisms, such as checksums or hashing, to confirm that ePHI has not been improperly altered or destroyed.

Question 3

Which of the following is a required implementation specification under the Security Rule's Contingency Plan standard?

Accepted Answer

Emergency mode operation plan

Answer

Emergency Mode Operation Plan is one of five required specifications under the Contingency Plan, ensuring critical business processes continue during a disaster.

Question 4

The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities to conduct a Risk Analysis. How often must this analysis be performed?

Accepted Answer

Periodically and when environmental or operational changes occur

Answer

The Security Rule requires periodic risk analyses and reassessment whenever significant changes to operations or the environment occur.

Question 5

Which Security Rule standard requires covered entities to implement policies ensuring only authorized personnel have access to ePHI?

Accepted Answer

Access Control

Answer

The Access Control standard under Technical Safeguards requires unique user identification, emergency access procedures, and role-based access to ePHI systems.

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HIPAA The HIPAA Security Rule 3