Chapter 1, Problem 1CR

In reference to the patient safety movement on improving quality, to minimize error, health care personnel have been urged to report erratic events that happen in the course of their work and profession, in order to act as a stepping stone to continuous learning and quality improvement. If you for instance, were a culprit of a grave or minor error that altered the quality of your service to a patient, how likely is it that would report the event to your health care provider system as an error? Discuss both the prons and cons

What are  two ways a healthcare provider could violate the HIPAA law, and what are alternative actions the healthcare provider could use to protect client confidentiality?

How has the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) changed how health care information is stored and accessed within an electronic health record (EHR)?   Implements security requirements    Limits patient access   Requires thumbprint access protection   Requires paper backup

What are the most frequent ethical challenges in health information management.

How does health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) facilitate electronic transactions? A Gives providers access to a centralized patient database B Gives covered providers unique identifiers to use with coding system C Allows anyone with computer access to file claims D Generates paper reports as a back up system

You work in the compliance department for a skilled nursing facility. You have been asked to determine the agenda for the next four monthly compliance inservices for staff. What topics will you choose? Why? What will you emphasize when covering each topic? How will you provide this information for all employees, vendors, and stakeholders?

Select the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements that specify how health care information is stored and accessed in the electronic health record (EHR) A Paper back up of all EHR information as safeguards B Technical safeguards C Risk management safeguards D Physical safeguards E Designates a set number of employees with access to EHR F Administrative safeguards

Describe what a compliance program is and explain the value of a compliance program for a healthcare facility and what the need for the compliance officer’s full authority?

The difference between a remittance advice (RA) and an explanation of benefits (EOB) is:   The RA goes to the provider only and includes payment information.    The EOB goes to the provider.   The RA is sent to the patient and includes payment information.   The EOB contains payment information.