Mastering HIPAA Compliance: A Step-by-Step Guide to Ensuring Total Coverage and Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of HIPAA compliance, including the latest regulations and best practices for ensuring total coverage and avoiding costly mistakes. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and personalized course content
- Up-to-date information on the latest HIPAA regulations and best practices
- Practical, real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning options, including self-paced and instructor-led training
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible course platform
- Community-driven discussion forums and support
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to HIPAA Compliance
- Overview of HIPAA and its importance in healthcare
- Understanding the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule
- Key components of a HIPAA compliance program
- Consequences of non-compliance and importance of training
Module 2: Understanding PHI and ePHI
- Definition and examples of Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Definition and examples of Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI)
- Understanding the differences between PHI and ePHI
- Best practices for handling and storing PHI and ePHI
Module 3: HIPAA Privacy Rule
- Overview of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
- Understanding patient rights under the Privacy Rule
- Authorization and consent requirements
- Minimum necessary standard and incidental disclosures
Module 4: HIPAA Security Rule
- Overview of the HIPAA Security Rule
- Understanding the three safeguards: administrative, technical, and physical
- Risk analysis and risk management requirements
- Security policies and procedures
Module 5: HIPAA Breach Notification Rule
- Overview of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule
- Understanding what constitutes a breach
- Notification requirements and timelines
- Consequences of failing to notify
Module 6: HIPAA Omnibus Rule
- Overview of the HIPAA Omnibus Rule
- Understanding the changes to the Privacy and Security Rules
- Business associate agreements and subcontractors
- Increased penalties for non-compliance
Module 7: HIPAA and Business Associates
- Understanding the role of business associates in HIPAA compliance
- Business associate agreements and subcontractors
- Liability and responsibility of business associates
- Best practices for working with business associates
Module 8: HIPAA and Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
- Understanding the role of EHRs in HIPAA compliance
- Meaningful use and certification requirements
- Security and integrity of EHRs
- Best practices for implementing and using EHRs
Module 9: HIPAA and Telemedicine
- Understanding the role of telemedicine in HIPAA compliance
- Security and integrity of telemedicine services
- Best practices for implementing and using telemedicine
- Consequences of non-compliance in telemedicine
Module 10: HIPAA Compliance and Enforcement
- Understanding the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and its role in HIPAA enforcement
- Compliance audits and investigations
- Penalties and fines for non-compliance
- Best practices for maintaining compliance and avoiding enforcement actions
Module 11: Creating a HIPAA Compliance Program
- Understanding the components of a HIPAA compliance program
- Conducting a risk analysis and risk management
- Developing policies and procedures
- Training and awareness programs
Module 12: Maintaining HIPAA Compliance
- Understanding the importance of ongoing compliance
- Regular reviews and updates to policies and procedures
- Training and awareness programs
- Incident response and breach notification
Certificate of Completion Upon completing this comprehensive course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate demonstrates a thorough understanding of HIPAA compliance and the ability to implement and maintain a compliant program.,
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and personalized course content
- Up-to-date information on the latest HIPAA regulations and best practices
- Practical, real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning options, including self-paced and instructor-led training
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible course platform
- Community-driven discussion forums and support
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features