NHI Healthcare Regulations & Compliance 5

Question 1

Which consent is required before a patient can be enrolled in a research study under federal regulations?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent with IRB-approved documentation

Answer

Federal regulations (45 CFR Part 46) require written informed consent approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) before enrolling subjects in research studies.

Question 2

A patient bill of rights in a healthcare facility typically does NOT include the right to:

Accepted Answer

Demand experimental treatments not approved by their insurer

Answer

Patient rights include non-discrimination, record access, and informed consent for approved treatments, but do not guarantee access to experimental or non-covered treatments.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'Conditions of Participation' (CoP) for Medicare?

Accepted Answer

Health and safety standards healthcare organizations must meet to receive Medicare payment

Answer

Conditions of Participation are health and safety standards established by CMS that healthcare organizations must meet to be certified to participate in Medicare and Medicaid.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, a healthcare provider MAY disclose PHI without patient authorization for which of the following purposes?

Accepted Answer

Reporting to public health authorities to prevent disease spread

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI to public health authorities for activities such as disease surveillance, prevention, and control without patient authorization.

Question 5

The minimum necessary standard under HIPAA requires covered entities to:

Accepted Answer

Limit PHI access to the minimum needed to accomplish the intended purpose

Answer

The minimum necessary standard requires covered entities to make reasonable efforts to limit PHI use, disclosure, and requests to what is minimally necessary for the purpose.

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NHI Healthcare Regulations & Compliance 5