It is critical that healthcare workers today understand the purpose and basic provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)—especially when it comes to protecting the rights and privacy of their patients and residents.
This informative one-hour course takes an in-depth look at the most current HIPAA laws and examines possible work situations where HIPAA may be encountered. Industry expert Susan Davis RN, MS/HSA discusses the concept of Protected Health Information (PHI), as well as how to identify other sensitive and confidential information. See specific examples of when PHI may legally be used and examine the legal penalties for non-compliance.
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