NBCMI Legislation and Regulations (HIPAA) 2

Question 1

Under HIPAA, what constitutes Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

Any individually identifiable health information including name, address, dates, and treatment information

Answer

Only the patient's full name

Answer

Only electronic medical records

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Only information the interpreter writes down

Question 2

What is the 'minimum necessary' standard under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Only the minimum PHI necessary for the intended purpose should be used or disclosed

Answer

Use the fewest words possible

Answer

Work minimum necessary hours

Answer

Patients receive minimum treatment

Question 3

What are potential consequences for HIPAA violations by interpreters?

Accepted Answer

Civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation, criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment

Answer

Verbal warning only

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No consequences for interpreters

Answer

Only the facility faces consequences

Question 4

How does Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 relate to medical interpreting?

Accepted Answer

Prohibits discrimination based on national origin, requiring federally funded healthcare facilities to provide language access

Answer

No relation

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Only applies to government hospitals

Answer

Requires all hospitals to hire full-time interpreters

Question 5

What is a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA-required agreement extending privacy obligations to third parties handling PHI

Answer

Contract to share customers

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Agreement between interpreters to share work

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Licensing agreement for agencies

Question 6

Under what circumstances may an interpreter disclose patient information without authorization?

Accepted Answer

Only in specific legally permitted situations: mandatory reporting, court orders, or public health emergencies

Answer

Whenever another provider asks

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When interesting for a case study

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When a family member requests