Select the best answer: A person does not want information about their room number, how they are feeling, and their religion to be shared. Which right under the Privacy Rule allows them to keep this information private?
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The right to access protected health information (PHI)
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The right to decide if they want to be in the directory
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Most facilities have a directory with the names of all people staying in the facility for care. If a person decides not to be in the directory, then they have that right.
Question 2 of 5 Correct
Select the best answer: The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires healthcare providers to provide a Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) the first time they provide a service. What else does the Privacy Rule require providers to do?
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Update the NPP when the law or policies change.
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires the provider to update the NPP when the law or policies change.
Question 3 of 5 Correct
Select the best answer: The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires healthcare facilities to protect health information. What is protected health information (PHI)?
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Any data that identifies a person
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PHI is any data that identifies someone. Examples of PHI include name, address, phone number, and the medical record.
Question 4 of 5 Correct
Fill in the blank: A person is given a Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP). The NPP should include information about ______________.
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The facility's duty to protect privacy
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An NPP includes the facility's duty to protect privacy, how the facility will protect privacy, and other information.
Question 5 of 5 Correct
Fill in the blank: A person finds a mistake in their medical record. The right to _____________ allows them to request a change to records that are used to make medical decisions.
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Amend protected health information (PHI)
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The Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) tells how to make a request to amend PHI. A person has the right to change information in their medical record.