Test 5 Part 10 Flashcards
________ are performed to determine cause of death
Autopsies
Autopsies are/can be _______ to some religions and cultures
Objectionable
Consent to autopsy required except where autopsy is needed to determine cause of death for ________ purposes
Public Policy
__________ allows release of PHI without authorization to a medical examiner or coroner for purpose of identifying deceased person, determining cause of death, and other authorized purposes
Privacy Rule
If the death of the individual is not a ________ or _________ case, the surviving spouse or descendents of the deceased may authorize the autopsy.
medical examiner or coroner
__________ should require that an authorization form for the autopsy be completed and retained in the health record for evidentiary purposes.
Healthcare organization
Open Records, Public Records or Freedom of Information Laws are also called __________.
sunshine laws
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a _______ level
Federal
Public Records Act is a ______ level
State
Kept on employees as part of employment contain any and all information related to items such as medical tests, drug tests, examinations, physical abilities, immunizations, screenings required by law, biohazardous exposure, and physical limitations
Employee Health or Occupational Safety and Health Records