What does HIPPA stand for?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

What should you do if you accidentally post PHI on social media?

Notify your supervisor and follow your organization’s breach policy.

An admin notices that some employees leaving pt files unattended at the nurses desk. What is the best course of action?

Conduct a refresher training on HIPAA regulations for all staff.

Can you share a photo of a patient on social media if their face is not visible?

No, not without written patient consent.

What should healthcare workers avoid posting on personal social media accounts?

Stories about patients, even without using names.

Which of the following is NOT a violation of HIPAA on social media?

Sharing general health tips, like “Drink more water!”

What is the primary risk of sharing a “patient success story” on social media without patient consent?

Violating HIPAA by disclosing protected health information.

A patient asked if they can record you taking their cast off. What is correct response?

Yes, but try not get get me in the video please.

Which of the following actions would MOST LIKELY lead to a HIPAA violation?

Posting a selfie in an exam room with medical charts visible.

Which is the BEST way to avoid HIPAA violations on social media?

Always get written patient consent before posting identifiable information.

What action on social media would MOST LIKELY violate HIPAA?

Posting a photo of a patient without their consent.

A pt overhears 2 nurses discussing another pt treatment plan in a semi-private room. What steps should the nurses take?

Move to a private area to continue the discussion.

What type of information is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA?

A patient’s name, diagnosis, or medical record number.

A pt wants their medical record, but the receptionist says they needs a DR request. Is this response compliant w/ HIPPA?

No, because patients have the right to access their records directly

What’s the BEST way to avoid accidental HIPAA violations on social media?

Never post any photos or information from the workplace.

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1
What does HIPPA stand for?
Health Is Pretty Power Always
Health Insurance Probably Plans Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Is Purposefully Providing Act
2
What should you do if you accidentally post PHI on social media?
Edit the post to remove some of the information.
Notify your supervisor and follow your organization’s breach policy.
Delete the post and hope no one noticed
Block anyone who comments on the post.
3
An admin notices that some employees leaving pt files unattended at the nurses desk. What is the best course of action?
Conduct a refresher training on HIPAA regulations for all staff.
Place a sign at the desk reminding staff to secure files.
Require all documents to be stored electronically immediately.
Discipline the employees responsible for the violations.
4
Can you share a photo of a patient on social media if their face is not visible?
No, even with their verbal permission.
Yes, as long as their name isn’t mentioned.
No, not without written patient consent.
Yes, as long as their name isn’t mentioned.
5
What should healthcare workers avoid posting on personal social media accounts?
Photos of their workplace with no patients visible.
Pictures of their own family.
Celebrations of professional milestones.
Stories about patients, even without using names.
6
A nurse posts on FB after a long shift, "I'm so ready to go to bed. It's been a long day." Does this violate HIPPA
False
True
7
Which of the following is NOT a violation of HIPAA on social media?
Responding to a patient’s review with details about their treatment.
Sharing general health tips, like “Drink more water!”
Discussing a patient’s condition in a private Facebook group.
Posting a photo of a patient chart visible in the background.
8
What is the primary risk of sharing a “patient success story” on social media without patient consent?
Violating HIPAA by disclosing protected health information.
Losing followers on social media.
Damaging your reputation.
Misrepresenting the healthcare organization.
9
A patient asked if they can record you taking their cast off. What is correct response?
Yes, make sure to get my name badge and tag me once you post it!
No, I will take your phone and destroy it if you try to record me.
Yes, but try not get get me in the video please.
NO! Do not record me!
10
An employee posts a photo of a celebrity pt on social media w/o their permission. What type of HIPAA violation is this?
b) Privacy breach
Security breach
Unintentional disclosure
Social media policy violation
11
When was the HIPPA Law enacted?
1990
1996
1950
1900
12
A nurse is overheard discussing a patient's condition in the hospital cafeteria. Does this violate HIPAA?
True
False
13
Which of the following actions would MOST LIKELY lead to a HIPAA violation?
Posting a selfie in an exam room with medical charts visible.
Asking followers to schedule appointments through social media.
Liking a patient’s public post about their recovery.
Sharing general health statistics with your followers.
14
Which is the BEST way to avoid HIPAA violations on social media?
Post photos taken in healthcare settings without identifying patients.
Always get written patient consent before posting identifiable information.
Only share patient information if names are not included.
Use private social media accounts to share patient stories.
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What action on social media would MOST LIKELY violate HIPAA?
Commenting “Thank you!” on a patient’s positive review.
Sharing a motivational quote about healthcare.
Posting a photo of a patient without their consent.
Posting a selfie with your colleagues at a team meeting.
16
A pt overhears 2 nurses discussing another pt treatment plan in a semi-private room. What steps should the nurses take?
Explain that discussing treatment is allowed in shared spaces.
Apologize and continue the conversation at a lower volume.
Stop the conversation and report the incident as a possible violation.
Move to a private area to continue the discussion.
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What type of information is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA?
Statistics about national healthcare trends.
A patient’s name, diagnosis, or medical record number.
A patient’s favorite color.
General advice like “Exercise daily.”
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A pt wants their medical record, but the receptionist says they needs a DR request. Is this response compliant w/ HIPPA?
Yes, because the receptionist is protecting patient privacy
No, because patients have the right to access their records directly
Yes, because the doctor must approve all record releases
No, because only lawyers can deny patient records requests
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What’s the BEST way to avoid accidental HIPAA violations on social media?
Use vague descriptions of patient cases.
Delete posts immediately if someone complains.
Only post if you think the patient won’t mind.
Never post any photos or information from the workplace.
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A RN posts a pic of a patient in a hospital bed with a caption like “Another busy day in the ER” Did this violate HIPPA?
True
False

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