HIPAA Workforce Training and Compliance Programs

Question 1

What role is explicitly required by HIPAA's Privacy Rule to oversee the privacy compliance program?

Accepted Answer

Privacy Officer (or Privacy Official)

Answer

HIPAA's Privacy Rule requires covered entities to designate a Privacy Officer responsible for developing and implementing HIPAA privacy policies and procedures.

Question 2

An employee accidentally views a patient's record they are not treating. This is discovered during an audit. What should the covered entity's response include under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Investigation, documentation, remedial training, and potential sanction depending on circumstances

Answer

Even non-harmful violations require investigation, documentation, and appropriate response including training and sanctions based on the organization's policies.

Question 3

Which type of HIPAA training is most effective for preventing phishing attacks on healthcare organizations?

Accepted Answer

Simulated phishing exercises combined with targeted security awareness training

Answer

Simulated phishing combined with training is proven most effective at reducing susceptibility to real phishing attacks, which are a leading cause of healthcare breaches.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, for how long must training documentation be retained?

Accepted Answer

6 years from the date of creation or when last in effect

Answer

HIPAA requires documentation to be retained for at least 6 years from the date of its creation or the date when it was last in effect, whichever is later.

Question 5

A covered entity acquires a new medical practice. What HIPAA training obligation applies to the acquired workforce?

Accepted Answer

The acquired workforce must receive HIPAA training on the covered entity's policies within a reasonable time

Answer

When acquiring a new practice, covered entities must train the acquired workforce on their specific HIPAA policies and procedures within a reasonable time.

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Practice Test

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Practice Test

HIPAA Workforce Training and Compliance Programs