Safeguarding Medical Record Information Flashcards
what instruction governs the Privacy Act statement
SECNAVINST 5211.5
who is overall responsible for administering and supervising the privacy act program in the Navy
Chief of Naval Operations
who is overall responsible for administering and supervising the privacy act program in the Marine Corps
Commandant of the Marine Corps
what does HIPAA stand for
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Who has the authority to release HIPPA
officials having cognizance over the requested matter
Cognizant officials are authorized to respond to request for
Notification
access
amendment of records
if a activity releases records or information what must they do
Maintain a accurate record of information released
Must use OPNAV 5119/9
If a member request to amend their record what must they do
provide adequate support for the request
Within how many days must cognizant official acknowledge a members request for amendment
10 Working days
a cognizant official approving a amendment has how many days to make the change
30 working days
What are the 3 Privacy Act violations
Maintaining unauthorized records
wrongful disclosure
wrongful requesting or obtaining records
what are the for penalties for violations of the privacy act
all 3 a misdemeanors punishable by fines up to 5,000
courts may also award civil penalties
what is the penalty for wrongful HIPAA disclosure
be fined no more that 50K
Imprisoned no more than 1yr
or both
what is the penalty for wrongful HIPAA disclosure if done under false pretense
Fined no more than 100K
Imprisoned no more 5yr
or both
what is the penalty for wrongful HIPAA disclosure with the intent to sell, transfer or use of commercial advantage person gain or malicious harm
Fined no more than 250K
imprisoned no more than 10yrs
or both
