Module 03 — HIPAA & Confidentiality

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1.Protected Health Information (PHI) includes:

Only medical diagnoses Only information in the patient's chart Any information that could identify a patient — name, address, condition, medications, photos Only information shared with insurance companies

2.You run into a friend at the grocery store who asks about your patient. You should:

Share general information without using the patient's name Say nothing — you cannot confirm or deny you have a patient Tell them only positive things about the patient Share details since your friend isn't a healthcare worker

3.Posting about your workday on social media (without names) is:

Fine as long as you don't use the patient's name A potential HIPAA violation — indirect identifiers can identify a patient Only a problem if your supervisor sees it Acceptable on private accounts

4.HIPAA violation penalties can include:

A verbal warning only Fines up to $1.5 million per year and up to 10 years imprisonment A small fine with no criminal consequences Penalties only for supervisors, not caregivers

5.If you accidentally leave a Daily Visit Log in your car, you should:

Retrieve it later when convenient Report it immediately as a potential breach Throw it away so no one finds it Pretend it didn't happen

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