Technology & Digital Applications Flashcards
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A large healthcare system experiences a ransomware attack that encrypts EHR data. According to HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, when must affected patients be notified?
Answer: Within 60 calendar days of discovering the breach
HIPAA requires covered entities to notify affected individuals within 60 calendar days of discovering a breach of unsecured PHI, regardless of whether data is recovered.
Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a Continuity of Care Document (CCD) in health information exchange?
Answer: A standardized summary of a patient's key health information used to facilitate care transitions between providers
A CCD is a standardized, structured document (based on HL7 CDA) that summarizes a patient's health history to support safe and informed care transitions.
A nurse practitioner is implementing population health management using EHR data. Which feature would MOST effectively identify patients overdue for colorectal cancer screening?
Answer: A registry-based report querying structured data fields for age, diagnosis codes, and last colonoscopy date
Registry-based reports leverage structured EHR data to systematically identify care gaps across entire patient panels, enabling proactive outreach.
An NP prescribes a controlled substance using an Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) system. Which security feature is specifically REQUIRED by DEA regulations for EPCS?
Answer: Two-factor authentication using at least two of: something you know, something you have, or something you are
DEA EPCS regulations mandate two-factor authentication combining at least two identity factors to prevent unauthorized prescribing of controlled substances.
A patient uses a diabetes management app that integrates with the EHR via FHIR APIs. The patient withdraws consent for data sharing. What is the MOST appropriate response?
Answer: Revoke API access permissions and document the patient's withdrawal of consent in the EHR
Patient autonomy requires honoring withdrawal of consent; the provider must revoke access, stop data flow, and document the decision as part of the patient record.
Which of the following BEST demonstrates meaningful use of a clinical decision support tool in NP practice?
Answer: Consistently reviewing relevant alerts, applying evidence-based guidance, documenting clinical reasoning, and auditing alert override rates
Meaningful use of CDSS involves active engagement with alerts, evidence-based decision-making, documentation, and quality improvement through override rate monitoring.
A chronic pain patient reports using a pain-tracking app that logs 10 data points daily. When the patient shares 6 months of data before an appointment, what is the MOST effective way for the NP to use this information?
Answer: Review trend summaries and patterns collaboratively with the patient to inform treatment adjustments and goal-setting
Digital patient-generated health data is most valuable when reviewed as trends, integrated into shared decision-making, and used to personalize treatment plans.