HIPAA TRAINING
HIPAA Course Description
This course is ideal for anyone who comes in contact with protected health information, which includes covered entities, such as doctors, hospitals, dentists, nursing homes, pharmacies, health plans and more, as well as business associates, such as accountants, lawyers, consultants, data processors and others, must know these standards.
With more and more patient health information being stored digitally, health care organizations are benefiting from faster, easier and more accurate information sharing, which leads to improved health outcomes and healthier people. Along with these gains in information-sharing efficiency, however, comes the risk that this information can be misused. This growing concern over health data privacy and security makes compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA, more important than ever.
HIPAA sets the standards for the protection of individuals’ medical records and other personal health information. Violations of HIPAA can lead to reputational and financial damage for organizations as well as sanctions and fines for the individuals involved. To avoid these negative outcomes, your employees need engaging training that provides them with a thorough understanding of how HIPAA applies to their job responsibilities and workplace.
Our HIPAA training covers the following topics:
- Why privacy and security are important
The purpose of HIPAA
Covered entities
Business associates
The Privacy Rule
Types of information protected under HIPAA
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Disclosures
Minimum necessary standard
Marketing communications
Notice of Privacy Practices
Amendments
Accounting of disclosures
The Security Rule
Administrative safeguards
Physical safeguards
Technical safeguards
Encryption
Security Breaches
Penalties and Enforcement
