HIPAA Overview

Description

HIPAA regulations for privacy, security, and transactions will affect almost all healthcare providers. This course outlines the regulations and the process for assessing your current status and implementing the changes required to meet the regulations (1 day)

Who Should Attend

This course is for managers, system administrators, and security managers.

Prerequisites

• None

Objectives

• Get a grasp of the HIPAA Security and Privacy Regulations

Outline

• Background of HIPAA
• The Areas
  • Privacy
  • Security
  • Transactions
• The Process
  • Awareness
  • Assessment
  • Implementation
  • Maintenance
• Security
  • Policies and procedures
  • Record security
  • Physical security
  • Access, audit, and authorization
• Privacy
  • Protected Health Information
  • Uses and disclosures
  • Rights of the patient
• Areas of uncertainty