The Broad Objectives of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

question 39

Multiple Choice

The broad objectives of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) eliminate medical errors
• B) improve patient services
• C) protect patient privacy
• D) reduce health care fraud

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Definitions:

Sterile Areas

Specific zones within healthcare facilities maintained free from all forms of living microorganisms to prevent infections during medical procedures.

Bacterial Spore

A primitive, thick-walled reproductive body capable of developing into a new individual; resistant to killing through disinfection.

Laboratory Refrigerator

A specialized refrigerator designed to store chemicals, biological samples, and pharmaceuticals at precise temperatures to preserve their integrity.

Compromised Specimens

Biological samples that have been altered, contaminated, or degraded, potentially affecting the accuracy of test results.