HIPAA: The Basics

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-HBASIC

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2021

Learning Objectives:
Describe the purpose of HIPAA.
Identify when a HIPAA violation has occurred.
List three steps you can take to avoid a HIPAA violation.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: HIPAA Overview A. A Computer Technician Meets HIPAA B. What is HIPAA? C. Covered Entities and Business Associates D. HIPAA Penalties Section 3: Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information A. What is Protected Health Information? B. De-identification C. Permitted Uses and Disclosures of PHI D. The Minimum Necessary Rule E. Breaches F. Breach Notification Requirements G. Steps to Take to Avoid HIPAA Violations Section 4: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributors C. Resources D. References E. Congratulations

Instructor: Linda Weaver, PhD, JD

Linda Weaver, Ph.D., J.D. is a licensed psychologist in the state of New Mexico. She holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of South Florida and a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center. She has over 30 years’ experience in behavioral health, which includes serving as the HIPAA privacy officer for a large behavioral health care organization. Currently, Dr. Weaver consults with large employers regarding the implementation of behavioral health best practices consistent with health care’s complex legal framework. Disclosure: Linda Weaver, PhD, JD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: entry level General Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.

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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.