Laws, Regulations, and Standards Flashcards
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HIPAA's Privacy Rule applies to optical dispensaries primarily because they are considered:
Answer: Covered entities that transmit health information electronically
Optical dispensaries are HIPAA covered entities when they transmit patient health information electronically, such as for insurance billing.
A patient asks an optician to send their prescription to a competitor optical shop. Under HIPAA, the optician must:
Answer: Comply, as it is a patient-directed disclosure
HIPAA's Privacy Rule allows patients to direct their covered entity to disclose their protected health information to a third party of the patient's choosing.
Under ANSI Z80.1, the allowable axis tolerance for a lens with a cylinder power of -0.50 DC is:
Answer: ±14 degrees
ANSI Z80.1 allows ±14 degrees axis tolerance for cylinder powers of 0.25 to 0.50 DC.
Which ABO standard governs the minimum requirements for ophthalmic frames sold in the United States?
Answer: ANSI Z80.5
ANSI Z80.5 establishes requirements for ophthalmic frames, including physical performance and marking requirements.
A lens prescription reads: +1.00 -0.75 x 180. Under ANSI Z80.1, the minimum acceptable axis reading would be:
Answer: 173 degrees
For a cylinder power between 0.75 and 1.50 DC, ANSI Z80.1 allows ±7 degrees axis tolerance, so 180 - 7 = 173 degrees minimum.
Which federal law prohibits optical dispensaries from discriminating against patients with disabilities in providing services?
Answer: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Title III of the ADA requires places of public accommodation, including optical dispensaries, to provide equal access to services for individuals with disabilities.
The FDA classifies prescription ophthalmic lenses as:
Answer: Class II medical devices (special controls)
Prescription ophthalmic lenses are classified as Class II medical devices subject to special controls, including the impact-resistance requirement.