NBCMI Legislation and Regulations (HIPAA) 3

Question 1

What is the difference between 'confidentiality' and 'privacy' in HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Privacy is the individual's right to control their information; confidentiality is the obligation to protect it

Answer

They are the same

Answer

Privacy for electronic, confidentiality for paper

Answer

Confidentiality is more important

Question 2

How should interpreter notes be handled to comply with HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Destroy securely after the session or surrender per facility policy

Answer

Keep as personal reference

Answer

Share with agency for quality control

Answer

Post in office for training

Question 3

What are patient rights under HIPAA regarding their interpreter?

Accepted Answer

Right to competent interpreter, can refuse a specific interpreter, can request information not be shared beyond the encounter

Answer

No rights regarding interpreter selection

Answer

Must accept whatever interpreter assigned

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Can only choose same-gender interpreters

Question 4

What HIPAA requirements apply to telephone and video remote interpreting?

Accepted Answer

Encrypted channels, secure connections, and private interpreter environment are required

Answer

HIPAA doesn't apply remotely

Answer

Only video requires compliance

Answer

Remote interpreters are exempt

Question 5

Section 1557 of the ACA strengthened language access. What key provision affects interpreting?

Accepted Answer

Expanded nondiscrimination protections including language access requirements with specific quality standards

Answer

Eliminated need for interpreters

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Only applies to pharmacies

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Reduced interpreter funding

Question 6

How does HIPAA's Breach Notification Rule apply to interpreters?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized PHI disclosure must be reported to the covered entity promptly

Answer

Doesn't apply

Answer

Only electronic breaches count

Answer

Only matters if 500+ patients affected