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question 4 of 5
which of the following best describes the types of patient and human information found in the emc system that is considered confidential
only access to patient/resident medical records is considered confidential
only access to payroll and human resources information is considered confidential
only access to information in vendor contracts is considered confidential
access to information on patients, phi and vendor contracts are all three considered confidential
question 5 of 5
which of the following is the best definition of electronic protected health information (ephi)?
phi recorded in the electronic medical record
phi stored on ehc network drive space.
phi created and stored in email and ehc network drives as well as in the eemr.
any phi created or stored on computer hard drives, networks, laptops, usb drives, smart phones and tablets, email or otherwise transmitted electronically.

Explanation:

Question 4 of 5

In a healthcare or organizational context, patient information (including medical records), human resources (HR) information (like payroll), and vendor contract information are all types of confidential data. The first three options incorrectly limit confidentiality to only one type of information, while the last option recognizes that access to patient, HR, and vendor contract info is confidential.

Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) is defined as any Protected Health Information (PHI) that is created, stored, or transmitted electronically. This includes all electronic media like computer hard drives, networks, laptops, USB drives, smartphones, tablets, email, etc. The other options are too narrow as they limit ePHI to specific storage/record types (like only EMR, only FHC network drives, or a subset of electronic storage), while the last option provides the comprehensive definition.

Answer:

D. Access to information on patients, HR and vendor contracts are all three considered confidential. (Assuming the last option is labeled D; adjust label as per actual question's option numbering, e.g., if last option is D, then D. Access to information on patients, HR and vendor contracts are all three considered confidential.)

Question 5 of 5