Legislation and Regulations (HIPAA) Flashcards

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

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

Privacy is the patient's right; confidentiality is the professional's duty to protect information from unauthorized disclosure.

How should interpreter notes be handled to comply with HIPAA?

Answer: Destroy securely after the session or surrender per facility policy

Notes containing PHI must be securely destroyed after the session or surrendered per facility policy.

What are patient rights under HIPAA regarding their interpreter?

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

Patients have rights including competent interpreting services, ability to refuse interpreters, and control over information disclosure.

What HIPAA requirements apply to telephone and video remote interpreting?

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

Remote interpreting requires all HIPAA protections plus additional security for electronic PHI.

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

Answer: Expanded nondiscrimination protections including language access requirements with specific quality standards

Section 1557 expanded language access requirements and established quality standards for interpreter services.

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

Answer: Unauthorized PHI disclosure must be reported to the covered entity promptly

Any unauthorized disclosure of PHI must be reported; interpreters who cause or discover a breach must notify the covered entity.