HIPAA Requirements
Overview
RPM 130 - This course is designed to educate Direct Care Workers and Paid/Unpaid Family Caregivers on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. The course will provide an overview of HIPAA, including the Privacy and Security Rules, and how these rules apply to direct care workers in their daily work. It will also cover the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of patient information and the consequences of HIPAA violations.
At the end of the course, the participants should be able to:
- understand the HIPAA requirements and how they apply to their work as Direct Care Workers;
- identify the importance of patient confidentiality and the consequences of HIPAA violations;
- develop effective communication skills with patients and other healthcare professionals while complying with HIPAA regulations; and
- implement security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient health information.
Time Estimate:
3 hours
Course Content
LESSONS
1. Introduction to HIPAA
Lesson Content
Definition and purpose of HIPAA
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Pop Quiz: Definition and Purpose of HIPAA
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HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
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Covered Entities and Business Associates
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2. HIPAA Requirements for Direct Care Workers
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Patient Rights under HIPAA
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Minimum Necessary Standard
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Access to PHI and Disclosure Authorization
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Safeguarding PHI and Electronic PHI (ePHI)
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3. HIPAA Violations and Consequences
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Types of HIPAA Violations
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Consequences and Penalties for HIPAA Violations
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Mitigation of HIPAA Violations
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4. Effective Communication Skills while complying with HIPAA Regulations
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Communication Guidelines under HIPAA
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Handling difficult communication situations
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Cultural Competence and Sensitivity
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5. Security Measures for PHI Protection 3 Topics |
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Administrative, Physical, and Technical Safeguards
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Risk Assessment and Management
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Incident Response and Reporting
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SUMMARY
Key Concepts
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Assessment: HIPAA Requirements
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