The HIPAA regulation allows patients to access their records, and gives them the right to request that amendments be made to their records. What is the time limit in which the facility must respond if a patient requests a copy of their record or that an amendment be made to the record?
HIPAA mandates a time limit of 60 days for covered entities to respond to requests for release of information or amendment requests.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which ear disorder makes the room appear to spin—a sensation that is exacerbated by any movement, sometimes to the point of nausea and vomiting?
A. Presbycusis B. Ruptured eardrum C. Otosclerosis D. Pruritus E. Labyrinthitis
Which of the following describes the proper positioning for a transthoracic lateral?
The patient is supine with affected arm left in neutral position and closest to the image receptor. The unaffected arm is elevated above the head. The patient is upright with the affected side left in the neutral position and positioned furthest from the image receptor. The unaffected arm is elevated above the head. The patient is supine with the affected arm elevated and closest to the image receptor. The unaffected arm is left at the patient's side. The patient is supine with the affected arm left in the neutral position and positioned furthest from the image receptor. The unaffected arm is elevated above the head.
The cleaning process that is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of the tissue and internal organs is
A. sterilization. B. sanitization. C. disinfection. D. ultrasonic cleaning.