HIPAA: Protecting Patient Privacy

Goal

This course covers basic HIPAA definitions, rules, and requirements, as well as HIPAA-mandated content (e.g., safe computing skills such as password management). It will also provide staff the background and awareness to identify, avoid, prevent, and respond to security and privacy breaches.

Who

Trainees, supervisees and volunteers who are under direct control of a HIPAA-covered clinician are required to take this course, or individuals that have access to protected health information (PHI) as a part of their job duties. Wellbeing Attendants.

Why

The federal HIPAA law and regulations require covered entities and business associates to provide appropriate training to all staff to protect the confidentiality of health care information and ensure compliance with HIPAA.

When

You will be required to take the training every two years. It is due 90 days after assignment.

How Often

Every Year

Additional Information

Please visit the Information Security Office website for additional information on information security.