Course Description
Patient data security is a key legal requirement in healthcare. This course details the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), focusing on the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule, administrative protection, and physical security measures required in clinical offices.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the main purpose and structure of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
- Identify Protected Health Information (PHI) and standard disclosure limits
- Detail the administrative, physical, and technical safeguards of the HIPAA Security Rule
- Recognize steps required during a patient data breach notification
- Apply standard privacy procedures to daily clinical operations
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to HIPAA and the Privacy Rule
Module 2: Protecting PHI and Access Controls
Module 3: The HIPAA Security Rule and Technical Safeguards
Module 4: Breach Notifications, Audits, and Legal Liability