Legal Compliance Flashcards
(10 cards)
Educates employees about the laws and regulations that apply to their industry.
Compliance Training
A federal law that protects sensitive electronic health information from being disclosed to unauthorized persons.
Health Insurance Probability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA)
HIPPA training requirements apply to all employers that are HIPPA covered entities or business associates; true or false.
True
Health care providers, health plans, and healthcare clearing houses who transmit Protected Health Information (PHI) are considered covered entities; true or false
True
Any person that works in healthcare or has access to Protected Health Information (PHI) must be trained in HIPPA compliance, regardless of their role; true or false.
True
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created in 1960; true or false.
False. OSHA was created on December 29th,1970.
Ensures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Prohibits employment practices that discriminate against making reasonable accommodations for qualified employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to provide reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant employees unless it presents an undue hardship to the organization; true or false
True
The United States has federally mandated paid parental leave; true or false?
False. The United States is one of only a handful of countries with no federally mandated paid parental leave.