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HIPAA for Behavior Analysts

By vxa120 / February 12, 2013

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HIPAA for Behavior Analysts

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Question 1 of 15

1. Question
According to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which of the following is a covered entity?
- A behavior analyst who is contracted by a school district
- A behavior analyst who bills insurance companies
- A behavior analyst who provides services for cash
- A behavior analyst working with children in any context
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Does a behavior analyst need written authorization from a client to discuss the client’s medication with his or her psychiatrist?
- No, but only if both the behavior analyst and psychiatrist are HIPAA covered entities
- Yes, written authorization is needed for disclosure of PHI in this situation
- No, mental health professionals may discuss clients freely, even if they are not both covered by HIPAA
- Yes, because medication is out of the behavior analyst’s area of expertise
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Question 3 of 15

3. Question
A behavior analyst whose practice is covered by HIPAA discusses a client’s treatment plan during a training without mentioning the client’s name or other individually identifiable information. Is this okay?
- Yes, because the treatment plan was de-identified
- Yes, but only with written authorization from the parent
- Yes, because the behavior analyst is also covered by FERPA
- No, it’s not okay
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Question 4 of 15

4. Question
How should a behavior analyst respond to an e-mail from an unfamiliar e-mail address claiming to be a psychiatrist and asking for a mutual client’s data spreadsheets?
- Take steps to verify the identity of the sender
- Report as spam
- Ignore it
- Respond with the spreadsheets because the psychiatrist is also a covered entitiy
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Question 5 of 15

5. Question
For which of the following disclosures is written authorization required under HIPAA?
- Disclosure to the client’s principal
- Disclosure to the client’s parent
- Disclosure to the police in an emergency
- Written authorization is always required for disclosure
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Question 6 of 15

6. Question
Which of the following is NOT true of the Notice of Privacy Policy?
- It should be provided to clients at the first meeting
- Clients should sign a receipt to document they received it
- It should be posted in the office
- It should have the official seal of HHS
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Question 7 of 15

7. Question
The Security Rule pertains to what type of information?
- e-PHI
- All PHI
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Employment records
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Question 8 of 15

8. Question
Which type of covered entity might a behavior analyst be?
- Health plan
- Health care clearinghouse
- Health care provider
- Authorized certificant
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Question 9 of 15

9. Question
For behavior analysts covered by HIPAA, why does disclosure to the client’s teacher require written authorization?
- Because the teacher is not a HIPAA covered entity
- Because the teacher does not have legitimate interest
- Because the teacher could share it with other teachers or students
- Teachers are not qualified to understand behavior analyst treatment plans
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Question 10 of 15

10. Question
What does the term covered entity refer to?
- It refers to an individual or organization that is governed by HIPAA
- It refers to a patient or client who has rights under HIPAA
- It refers to clients who are 18 years and older
- Most people and organizations concerned with child welfare
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Question 11 of 15

11. Question
Which of the following require authorization for access to patient information covered by HIPAA?
- The client’s health insurance company
- The client’s family
- The client’s psychiatrist
- The client’s school counselor
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Question 12 of 15

12. Question
Which of the following is needed for disclosure for safety?
- A threat of imminent harm to the patient or other person
- Parental consent
- Approval from the regional HHS office
- Consultation with local police
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Question 13 of 15

13. Question
Which of the following should a behavior analyst who is a HIPAA covered entity have at the first meeting with a new client?
- Notice of privacy policies
- Parental consent to share information with the insurance company
- Authorization to speak to the client’s psychiatrist
- A copy of the behavior analyst’s credentialing license
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Question 14 of 15

14. Question
Does the Security Rule permit a behavior analyst to e-mail the client’s behavior plan to the client’s parent?
- No, unless the files are encrypted
- No, e-mail attachments of e-PHI are not permitted
- Yes, but only if the child authorizes the disclosure
- Yes, but only if e-mail is a preferred method of communication by the parent
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Question 15 of 15

15. Question
Which of the following is covered by HIPAA?
- Personal health information
- De-identified health records
- Educational records
- Criminal records
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HIPAA for Behavior Analysts

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1. Question

According to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which of the following is a covered entity?

2. Question

Does a behavior analyst need written authorization from a client to discuss the client’s medication with his or her psychiatrist?

3. Question

A behavior analyst whose practice is covered by HIPAA discusses a client’s treatment plan during a training without mentioning the client’s name or other individually identifiable information. Is this okay?

4. Question

How should a behavior analyst respond to an e-mail from an unfamiliar e-mail address claiming to be a psychiatrist and asking for a mutual client’s data spreadsheets?

5. Question

For which of the following disclosures is written authorization required under HIPAA?

6. Question

Which of the following is NOT true of the Notice of Privacy Policy?

7. Question

The Security Rule pertains to what type of information?

8. Question

Which type of covered entity might a behavior analyst be?

9. Question

For behavior analysts covered by HIPAA, why does disclosure to the client’s teacher require written authorization?

10. Question

What does the term covered entity refer to?

11. Question

Which of the following require authorization for access to patient information covered by HIPAA?

12. Question

Which of the following is needed for disclosure for safety?

13. Question

Which of the following should a behavior analyst who is a HIPAA covered entity have at the first meeting with a new client?

14. Question

Does the Security Rule permit a behavior analyst to e-mail the client’s behavior plan to the client’s parent?

15. Question

Which of the following is covered by HIPAA?