Course Code: REL-ALL-0-UHIPAALP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe the intent of HIPAA.
Apply professional practices that protect privacy.
Recognize practices that protect the security of electronic protected health information.
Outline:
Section 1: Privacy Rule
Introduction
Understanding HIPAA
Who Must Comply with HIPAA?
Managing PHI
Special Considerations for Privacy and Compliance
Best Practices for HIPAA Compliance
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Individuals’ Rights
Notice of Privacy Practices
Access and Amendments to Medical Records
Restrictions on the Use of PHI
Accounting of Disclosures
Complaints About Violations of Privacy
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Security Rule and Best Practices
Overview and Principles of the Security Rule
Core Safeguards to Protect e-PHI
Ensuring Compliance
HIPAA and Public Health Challenges
Addressing Violations
Training and Awareness
Review
Putting HIPAA into Practice
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Laura Anderson, MSN RN, WCC
Laura Anderson is currently a Curriculum Designer for Post-Acute Care at Relias and manages a team of subject matter expert writers. Previously, she was a Director of Nursing, Clinical Informatics Nurse, Senior Clinical Consultant, Nurse Auditor, Business Office Manager, Clinical Author, and Wound Care Nurse. Laura has dedicated more than 20 years of professional practice to the skilled nursing and long-term care industry. After receiving her Masters of Science in nursing with an emphasis in geriatrics, mental health, and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she continued to pursue additional training in wound care. Laura is passionate about providing quality, resident-centered care that encompasses the whole person.
Writer: Chris Martin, BS, BA
Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.