HIPAA Compliance

The HIPAA Compliance Training course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and guidelines. This course aim...

Delivery Method: Instructor-Led Training

Course Delivery Format: live

Course Level

Timeline

Price

£200

Description

The HIPAA Compliance Training course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and guidelines. This course aims to educate healthcare professionals and individuals working in healthcare organizations about the importance of protecting patient privacy and maintaining data security.By taking this course, participants will gain a solid foundation in HIPAA regulations, privacy rules, and security standards. They will learn how to apply these guidelines in their daily work to ensure compliance and protect sensitive patient information.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the purpose and significance of HIPAA regulations in healthcare settings.
  • Identify the key provisions and components of HIPAA, including Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule.
  • Recognize the rights of patients under HIPAA and the importance of obtaining and managing their consent for the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI).
  • Comprehend the security measures required to protect electronic PHI (ePHI) and the role of technology in maintaining data security.
  • Learn how to develop and implement HIPAA-compliant policies and procedures within healthcare organizations.
  • Understand the consequences of non-compliance and the potential penalties associated with HIPAA violations.
  • Gain practical knowledge and best practices for safeguarding patient privacy and security in various healthcare scenarios.
  • Learn about recent updates and changes in HIPAA regulations, staying up-to-date with the latest requirements.

Course Outline

Course Outline for HIPAA Compliance

Introduction to HIPAA

  • Overview of HIPAA regulations
  • Historical background and purpose of HIPAA and Key components and provisions of HIPAA

Privacy Rule and Patient Rights

  • Understanding the Privacy Rule
  • Patient rights and their significance
  • Consent
  • Authorization
  • Disclosure of PHI

Security Rule and Data Protection

  • Exploring the Security Rule
  • Safeguarding ePHI and data security measures and Risk assessment and risk management

Policies and Procedures

  • Developing HIPAA-compliant policies and procedures
  • Employee training and awareness and Incident response and breach notification

Compliance and Enforcement

  • Consequences of non-compliance
  • HIPAA enforcement and penalties and Audit and self-assessment

Best Practices and Case Studies

  • Best practices for maintaining patient privacy and security
  • Real-life case studies and lessons learned and Recent updates and emerging trends in HIPAA compliance

Course Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of data protection princples, hitrust certification requirements, information technology and cybersecurity concepts would be beneficial.

Career Path

  • IT Auditor
  • Information Security GRC Analyst
  • Compliance Manager
  • IT Security and Compliance Specialist

Target Audience

  • Auditors seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in HIPAA Compliance
  • Risk and compliance professionals involved in evaluating the effectiveness of controls.
  • Information security managers seeking to understand HIPAA compliance requirements.
  • Consultants and advisors working with organizations undergoing HIPAA compliance.
  • Individuals interested in pursuing a career in IT & Regultory compliance

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Exams & Certifications

  • HIPAA for Business Associates
  • IT Audit Fundamentals by ISACA
  • CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
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