HIPAA Compliance Quiz

HMHBA HIPAA Compliance Quiz

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Date*

Email address*

1.) HIPAA requirements only apply to electronic data.*

True

False

2.) It’s OK to share experiences with patients on social media.*

True

False

3.) HMHBA Microsoft Office 365 Email is HIPAA compliant.*

True

False

4.) I can use my personal email (Gmail, Hotmail, etc.) to send client information (PHI) to my co-workers.*

True

False

5.) I can stay logged in to HMHBA email even if I am away from my computer/laptop.*

True

False

6.) HIPAA states that release of patient information may be done for three purposes only: Treatment, Payment, and Operations.*

True

False

7.) I can share patient information (PHI) with the patient’s physician or midwife. *

True

False

8.) Other members of the organization not involved in a patient's care are allowed to view the patient's record out of curiosity.*

True

False

9.) A disclosure of PHI must be limited to the minimum necessary amount of information to correctly complete the request.*

True

False

10.) Federal penalities can be taken against a hospital, non-profit, or individual for PHI breaches.*

True

False

11.) The State of California can separately sue organizations for patient privacy breaches.*

True

False

12.) I should report violations of privacy by other staff at HMHBA. *

True

False

13.) I can discuss my patient with my family or friends in general terms (no PHI).*

True

False