Windsor Regional Hospital - CSO Confidentiality Post Test

*Which of the following is/are examples of Personal Health Information (PHI)?:

Which of the following is/are examples of Personal Health Information (PHI)?

Oral or recorded information about someone’s family history

Information about an individual’s donation of any body part

An individual’s health care number

All of the above

*A staff person that accesses patient information for personal interest, including their own or a family member’s personal health information, is an example of “inappropriate access”.:

A staff person that accesses patient information for personal interest, including their own or a family member’s personal health information, is an example of “inappropriate access”.

True

False

*What does the term “Circle of Care” refer to?:

What does the term “Circle of Care” refer to?

Those in the health care team who are actively involved in the care/treatment of a particular patient

Those employed by WRH, even if they are not involved in the care/treatment of a particular patient

Any family member of a particular patient who also works at WRH

*Which of the following is/are pieces of information that may be released without the patient/substitute decision maker’s consent or a warrant (unless the patient/substitute decision maker has placed restrictions on the disclosure of information)?:

Which of the following is/are pieces of information that may be released without the patient/substitute decision maker’s consent or a warrant (unless the patient/substitute decision maker has placed restrictions on the disclosure of information)?

The absence or presence of the patient in the hospital

A condition update of the patient

All of the Above

*It is WRH policy that no patient’s original health record may be taken from the Hospital by any WRH staff or health care practitioner.:

It is WRH policy that no patient’s original health record may be taken from the Hospital by any WRH staff or health care practitioner.

True

False

*All staff and affiliates are responsible for selecting the most secure method of sending physical (hard copy) and electronic confidential information.:

All staff and affiliates are responsible for selecting the most secure method of sending physical (hard copy) and electronic confidential information.

True

False

*WRH does NOT audit electronic activity in patient health records to ensure that access is appropriate for the circle of care.:

WRH does NOT audit electronic activity in patient health records to ensure that access is appropriate for the circle of care.

True

False

*Which of the following is/are examples of a Privacy Breach?:

Which of the following is/are examples of a Privacy Breach?

Accessing patient personal health information (PHI) when it is NOT required to provide care to a patient or perform work duties

Directly accessing one’s own health record without following the process established with the Health Records department

Accessing the health record of a co-worker, friend or family member when it is NOT required to provide care or perform work duties

All of the Above

*If you are aware or suspect that a privacy breach may have occurred, you are expected to report the situation to your Manager/Supervisor or Privacy Officer.:

If you are aware or suspect that a privacy breach may have occurred, you are expected to report the situation to your Manager/Supervisor or Privacy Officer.

True

False

*What is the first step in the management of a Privacy Breach?:

What is the first step in the management of a Privacy Breach?

Investigate the potential/actual breach and evaluate the risks associated with the breach

Contain the breach or secure the Personal Health Information (PHI) to reduce the likelihood of a breach

Notify those affected by the breach

Manage the risk of future breaches

*What TWO questions should you ask yourself before collecting, using or disclosing Personal Health Information (PHI)?:

What TWO questions should you ask yourself before collecting, using or disclosing Personal Health Information (PHI)?

Do I need to disclose this information for my colleague to care for his/her patient?

Do I need to access this information to care for my patient?

Do I need to share this information to care for the patient?

Do I need to share this information to find out from my colleague what he/she would do?

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