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CCA EXAM PREP Domain #4 Compliance

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Type of organization and federal/state laws
What two main factors does the retention of health records depend on
The period specified by the state statute of limitations
How long should health records be retained for malpractice, and other claims
five years
The Medicare conditions of Participation require hospitals, long-term care facilities, specialized providers and home-health agencies to retain medical records for a period of no less than than ___
Until patient reaches age of majority (as defined by state law)
The Medicare Conditions of Participation requires hospitals, long-term care facilities, specialized providers and home-health agencies retain the health information of a minor until
Legal Health Record
The official business record created by or for the healthcare organization
Informed Consent
The process of advising a patient about treatment options
Advance directive
A legal document in which patient's provide instructions on how they want to be treated in an event they become unable to communicate their wishes
Priveldged communication
Any information communicated by a patient to a health care provider is considered ____
Breach of confidentiality
When patient information is disclosed to others who do not have a right to access information
HIPAA
Protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they change or lose their jobs
HIPAA
Governs privacy and security of health info
Health data integrity, availability and confidentialy
HIPAA accountability aspect protects
Access to his/her medical info
HIPAA defines patient rights as
Privacy Rule
HIPAA standards for privacy of individually identifiable health info include provisions that protect privileged communication.
Security Rule
HIPAA ___ includes standards and safeguards to protect health info that is collected, maintained, used or transmitted electronically. Must be implemented to ensure that facilities, equipment and patient info are safe from damage, loss, tampering, theft or, unaurthorized access
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