Ohio Nursing Home Administrator Practice Exam

Can each resident have access to his or her assessment and plan of care upon request?

1. True

2. False

3. Only with a family member's consent

4. Only if authorized by a healthcare provider

The correct answer is: True

This statement is true because according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), individuals have the right to access and receive a copy of their own health information, including their assessment and plan of care. Option B is incorrect because it goes against HIPAA regulations. Option C is also incorrect because HIPAA gives individuals the right to access their own health information, regardless of consent from family members. Option D is incorrect because while a healthcare provider may need to authorize the release of health information to a third party, an individual still has the right to access and receive a copy of their own information.