We are to go to the hhs.gov sire and reaserch the site for answers to questions below.
Be sure to carefully read the PDF file “Summary of HIPAA
Privacy Rule.” (Note that covered entity means those who are
subject to the HIPAA rules—like health plans, doctors, hospitals,
clinics, and nursing homes.) You’ll probably need to use
additional research material and Web sites to complete your
project. You must use appropriate citation throughout your
paper, and you must attach a reference page to your project.
1. Does HIPAA affect the patient’s access to his or her
medical records? If so, describe the effect and the
procedure for obtaining access.
2. Under what circumstances can personal health
information be used for purposes unrelated to
health care? (Hint: There should be at least 12
circumstances.)
3. Are there requirements for covered entities to have
written privacy policies? If so, what has to be addressed
in the policy?
4. How will employees in the medical office have to be
trained regarding privacy (for example, who is responsible
for training and record keeping)? What is required if
an employee doesn’t follow the privacy policy? When
must employees be trained? In what manner?
We would appreciate any help on information for these questions. Thanks in advance.
under what circumstances can personal health information be used for purpose unrelated to health care
To research and find answers to these questions on the hhs.gov site, follow these steps:
1. Go to the hhs.gov website by entering "hhs.gov" in your web browser's address bar and pressing Enter.
2. Once on the hhs.gov website, locate the search bar (usually at the top of the page).
3. Enter relevant keywords for your first question, such as "HIPAA medical records access," and click on the search button.
4. Review the search results and look for official government publications or web pages that are relevant to your question.
5. Click on the links that seem most relevant, such as PDF files or articles related to HIPAA and medical records access.
6. Carefully read the PDF file titled "Summary of HIPAA Privacy Rule" provided in your instructions. Take note of any information that relates to your specific questions.
7. For each question, use the information from the PDF file and other relevant resources on the hhs.gov website to compose your answer. Make sure to cite any sources you use within your paper.
8. Additionally, you may need to utilize other research material and websites to gather more comprehensive information. As you come across other websites, make sure they are reliable and reputable sources, such as academic institutions, healthcare organizations, or official government websites (.gov).
9. Write your paper, making sure to incorporate the information you found while also providing relevant citations and references.
10. Attach a reference page to your project, listing all the sources you used to gather information.
Remember to always critically evaluate the information you find and cross-reference it with multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.