HIPPA: Security and Privacy Fundamentals

Introduction
Module 1: Introduction to HIPAA
1.1 Introduction to HIPAA
5 Topics
1.1.1 HIPAA’s Role in Healthcare
1.1.2 History of HIPAA
1.1.3 Important HIPAA Terminology
1.1.4 HIPAA Violations
1.1.5 HIPAA Privacy Rule
1.2 When Is Patient Consent Not Necessary for Disclosure?
1 Quiz
1.2.1 Module 1: Test
Module 2: Fundamentals of PHI
2.1 What Is PHI?
1 Topic
2.1.1 PHI Identifiers
2.2 HIPPA Guidelines
3 Topics
2.2.1 For Recordings
2.2.2 For Telephone Communication
2.2.3 For Email Communication
2.3 PHI Rights of Individuals
2.4 Computer Workstation Guidelines to Protect PHI
2.5 How to Dispose of PHI?
1 Quiz
2.5.1 Module 2: Test
Module 3: The Privacy Rule – Uses, Disclosures, and Compliance
3.1 The HIPAA Privacy Rule
3.2 HIPAA Compliance
3.3 Who Is Covered by the Privacy Rule?
3.4 Statutory and Regulatory Background
3.5 Information Protected Under the Privacy Rule
2 Topics
3.5.1 Protected Health Information
3.5.2 De-Identified Information
3.6 Permitted Uses and Disclosures
3.7 Authorized Uses and Disclosures
3.8 Notice and Other Individual Rights
7 Topics
3.8.1 Privacy Practice Notice
3.8.2 Access
3.8.3 Amendment
3.8.4 Disclosure Accounting
3.8.5 Confidential Communications Requirements
3.8.6 Restriction Request
3.8.7 Administrative Requirements of the Privacy Rule
3.9 Guidelines and Practices for Privacy
3.10 Penalties for Noncompliance with the Privacy Rule
1 Quiz
3.10.1 Module 3: Test
Module 4: The Security Rule – Uses, Disclosures, and Compliance
4.1 The HIPAA Security Rule
4.2 History of the HIPAA Security Rule
3 Topics
4.2.1 Administrative Safeguards
4.2.2 Physical Safeguards
4.2.3 Technical Security Zone
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3.8.1 Privacy Practice Notice

HIPPA: Security and Privacy Fundamentals 3.8 Notice and Other Individual Rights 3.8.1 Privacy Practice Notice

With several exceptions, every covered entity must give notice of its information privacy. Certain items must be included in the notice according to the Privacy Rule, including:

  • It must outline the permitted uses and disclosures of protected health information by the covered entity.
  • It is required to outline the covered entity’s obligations to uphold the Privacy Rule, disclose its privacy practices, and adhere to the conditions of the current notice.
  • It must explain the individuals’ rights, including the ability to file a complaint with HHS and the covered entity if they feel their rights have been infringed upon.
  • It must list a person to contact for more information and file complaints with the covered entity.
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