The Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Other Involved Entities Coming into Contact

question 3

Multiple Choice

The subcontractors, suppliers, and other involved entities coming into contact with protected patient information must:

• A) Safely store all information once it is no longer needed.
• B) Report to the government any irregularities noted in the principal organization's HIPAA procedures.
• C) Disclose when and if patient information is improperly used or disclosed.
• D) Sort the records by patient classification and use only that which is pertinent.

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Definitions:

Inorganic Nitrogen-containing Ions

Nitrate, nitrite, and ammonium ions that are crucial for plant nutrition but can cause environmental issues in excess.

Organic Molecules

Compounds primarily made of carbon atoms bonded with hydrogen, often containing oxygen and nitrogen, and forming the basis of all life forms.

Guano

Accumulated excrement of seabirds and bats, used as a fertilizer due to its high nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium content.

Phosphorus Cycle

The biogeochemical cycle that describes the movement of phosphorus through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.