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New Member HIPAA Test

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

I have read and understand the HIPAA Power Point presentation.  By selecting the “True” answer, I certify that I have neither given, nor recevied any assistance with this program.  I also agree that should I have any questions that I will contact the HIPAA Compliancy Officer at (540) 422-8800.
 

 2. 

If you have any questions, you should call Assistant Chief Darren Stevens, HIPAA Compliancy Officer, at (540) 422-8800.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 3. 

What is PHI?
a.
Past History Involved
b.
Protected Health Information
c.
People Health Investigation
d.
Pertinent Health Information
 

 4. 

Who can you NOT share PHI with?
a.
Hospital
b.
Crew members assisting with treatment
c.
Lawyer on the scene
d.
Parent of a minor
 

 5. 

4 step decision process for giving out PHI:
a.
Is the information going in or out,  who is making the request and for what reason, does the reason fall within treatment, payment or operational needs, valid or appropriate
b.
Is the information going out or in, who is asking and why, does the reason fall under training, payment or a good laugh, is it not in the best interest of the patient
c.
do you have the chief’s ok, does it make sense, did you check with the patient, make sure you double check the information you collected before giving it to the neighbor
d.
make sure you have all the facts, get the other members versions of the story, get all the specifics for the police officer involved and fix your hair before you step in front of the camera
 

 6. 

How should you protect the PHI of a patient?
a.
Keep any person not involved in the treatment of the patient from reading your report
b.
Lock up the report back at the station
c.
Never forward a copy of the report unless a written request is in hand and identification is verified
d.
All of the above
 

 7. 

All patients receiving an ambulance transport will NOT:
a.
Receive a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices for Fauquier County
b.
Be required to sign a combined notice to ambulance patients, saying they received the Notice of Privacy Practices and allows us to forward their information to the billing company
c.
Receive a bill for the services, including volunteers, county employees, and out of state residents
d.
be required to prove they have the means to pay for the service
 

 8. 

Patients have to right to all of the following except:
a.
Amend their PHI
b.
Inspect their PHI
c.
Amend the narrative on the PCR
d.
Obtain a paper copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices
 

 9. 

What other public safety organizations may NOT be trained in HIPAA?
a.
Fire Department who provide and charge for EMS Services
b.
Dispatch centers
c.
Volunteer Ambulance Department who charge for their services
d.
Career Ambulance providers from another juristication who charges for their services
 

 10. 

Which step is NOT part of the 3 step method for Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)?
a.
Provide the NPP to the patient
b.
Request the patient to sign the paper acknowledgement form or sign and save on the Toughbooks
c.
Make the patient give you all their PHI
d.
Save the information and forward to the billing office
 



 
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