Organizations

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS)?

Answer 1

insurance regulation; $ paid correctly

Question 2

What is the actual name of the Joint Commission?

Answer 2

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO)

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Joint Commission?

Answer 3

gives health organizations ratings (1-100) to ensure quality care

Question 4

What does HIPAA stand for?

Answer 4

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Question 5

What is the purpose of HIPAA?

Answer 5

safeguard protected health info (PHI) & patients’ rights

Question 6

Describe what HIPAA privacy covers

Answer 6

how oral, hard, and ePHI info are used and disclosed

Question 7

What rights does HIPAA privacy allow you?

Answer 7

right to authorize disclosure, request & examine copy of records, & request corrections

Question 8

Describe HIPAA security

Answer 8

subset of HIPAA privacy; controls ePHI

Question 9

What forms are used under HIPAA security and describe them?

Answer 9

• Notice of privacy practices (rules for releasing ePHI)
• Authorization for release of information form
• Medical consent/consent to treat (understand risks & benefits of procedure)

Question 10

What does ADA stand for?

Answer 10

Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 11

What does CMS stand for?

Answer 11

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Question 12

What is the purpose of the ADA?

Answer 12

prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities

Question 13

List examples of things that are compliant with the ADA

Answer 13

• entrance ramps
• widened restrooms
• elevated toilet bowls
• easy to reach elevator buttons
• braille
• special telephone service for the hearing impaired

Question 14

What are 4 jobs of health agencies

Answer 14

• monitor practitioners & facilities
• provide info about industry changes
• promote safety
• ensure legal compliance