HIPAA - Orientation
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This course is designed to educate healthcare professionals and staff on the critical principles outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). With over 860 million annual healthcare visits, this course addresses the importance of safeguarding sensitive patient information during interactions with healthcare professionals, assistants, and facility personnel. The training explores the Privacy Rule standards, the entities subject to these regulations, the permissible uses and disclosures of patient information, and the implementation of the HIPAA Security Rule. Define the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its significance in protecting patient information. Describe the Privacy Rule standards and their role in ensuring confidentiality and security in healthcare settings. Identify Covered Entities as defined by HIPAA and their responsibilities in safeguarding patient information. Differentiate between permitted uses and disclosures of patient information under HIPAA guidelines. Comprehend the purpose and key components of the HIPAA Security Rule in securing electronic protected health information.
Course Objectives:
Define the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its significance in protecting patient information.;Describe the Privacy Rule standards and their role in ensuring confidentiality and security in healthcare settings.;Identify Covered Entities as defined by HIPAA and their responsibilities in safeguarding patient information.;Differentiate between permitted uses and disclosures of patient information under HIPAA guidelines.;Comprehend the purpose and key components of the HIPAA Security Rule in securing electronic protected health information.
Duration: 25 min.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, iPad iOS, Mac OS 10, Apple Safari 8, Android Google Chrome. Works on Mobile, Tablet or Computer.
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HIPAA - Orientation
This course is designed to educate healthcare professionals and staff on the critical principles outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). With over 860 million annual healthcare visits, this course addresses the importance of safeguarding sensitive patient information during interactions with healthcare professionals, assistants, and facility personnel. The training explores the Privacy Rule standards, the entities subject to these regulations, the permissible uses and disclosures of patient information, and the implementation of the HIPAA Security Rule. Define the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its significance in protecting patient information. Describe the Privacy Rule standards and their role in ensuring confidentiality and security in healthcare settings. Identify Covered Entities as defined by HIPAA and their responsibilities in safeguarding patient information. Differentiate between permitted uses and disclosures of patient information under HIPAA guidelines. Comprehend the purpose and key components of the HIPAA Security Rule in securing electronic protected health information.
Course Objectives:
Define the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its significance in protecting patient information.;Describe the Privacy Rule standards and their role in ensuring confidentiality and security in healthcare settings.;Identify Covered Entities as defined by HIPAA and their responsibilities in safeguarding patient information.;Differentiate between permitted uses and disclosures of patient information under HIPAA guidelines.;Comprehend the purpose and key components of the HIPAA Security Rule in securing electronic protected health information.
Duration: 25 min.