Question

Dr. Leeburg has just evaluated Debbie’s blood work and feels that she should be monitored over the course of the next few hours. Dr. Leeburg discusses Debbie’s blood work results with Debbie and her nurses in a joint treatment area. Would HIPPA allow such disclosure?

No, because there are too many people in a joint treatment area, and this disclosure is not permissible.

Only if Debbie consents to discuss her blood work results in that setting.

Only in an emergency situation.

Yes, the HIPAA Privacy Rule allows incidental disclosure such as discussing lab tests in a joint treatment area

When an organization or individual is involved in an audit under 42 CFR Part 2, the organization or person must…

Incinerate or otherwise properly dispose of the information once the audit or evaluation is over.

Agree in writing that PII will not be re-disclosed except under strict conditions.

Provide a full report of the audit to any client who requests it.

Notify the public immediately if auditors find any evidence of an information breach.

Restrictions on disclosure do not apply to Qualified Service Organizations when information is needed by the organization to provide services to the program.

True

False

Answer 1

1.Yes, the HIPAA privacy rule allows incidental disclosure such as discussing lab tests in a joint treatment area.

The privacy rules of HIPAA allows doctors, nurses, health care providers to use or disclose information without the patients permission for treatment purposes.

2. Agree in writing that PII will not be redisclosed except under strict conditions.

The organization or individual must recieve a written statement stating the patients consent including a written statement that the information will be protected and will only be disclosed further under strict conditions.

3.true

Communications between a part 2 program and Qualified service organizations is allowed if the information is needed by the organization to provide services to the program .