The HIPAA Privacy Rule Was Designed to Provide a Uniform

question 35

Multiple Choice

The HIPAA Privacy Rule was designed to provide a uniform level of privacy and security on the federal level.This Privacy Rule,which applies to both paper and electronic transmissions of protected health information by covered entities,developed out of the concern that transmission of health care information through electronic means could lead to widespread gaps in the protection of client confidentiality.Which of the following is NOT a requirement of The Privacy Rule?

• A) It requires health plans and other covered entities to establish policies and procedures to protect the confidentiality of health information about their patients.
• B) It provides detailed patient information to individuals outside of the health care agency.
• C) It requires technical,administrative,and physical safeguards to protect security of protected health information in electronic form.
• D) It provides patients with rights concerning how their health information is used and disclosed by health care providers who fall within the domain of HIPAA.

Understand and apply the process of setting up and posting to T-accounts and subsidiary ledgers in accounting.

Master the concept and use of special and general journals in transaction recording.

Identify and correct common entry errors in accounting records to ensure accuracy.

Explain the significance of a subsidiary ledger and its role in detailed account management.

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Definitions:

Safety Needle

A needle designed with features to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries to healthcare professionals.

Intramuscular Medication

Medication that is injected directly into the muscle tissue, allowing the drug to be absorbed into the bloodstream more quickly than oral medications.

Intramuscular Injection

A method of administering medication deep into the muscles, allowing for faster absorption into the bloodstream than oral medications.

Small-gauge IV Catheter

A thin tube inserted into a vein, used for the infusion of fluids or medications, with a small diameter for minimal vein trauma.