Course Details

Healthcare Governance & Compliance Training Course

INTRODUCTION

The healthcare sector operates within a complex web of regulations and ethical considerations, demanding robust governance and unwavering compliance. This Healthcare Governance & Compliance Training Course equips participants with the specialized knowledge and skills to navigate these complexities, ensuring patient safety, data privacy, and organizational integrity. Participants will learn to implement effective governance structures, understand regulatory requirements, and mitigate risks specific to the healthcare industry. This program is designed to empower healthcare professionals to build a culture of compliance and ethical conduct, fostering trust and delivering high-quality care.

This comprehensive program is tailored for healthcare administrators, compliance officers, medical professionals, board members, risk managers, and anyone involved in the governance and compliance of healthcare organizations, including hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, attendees will develop the ability to understand and apply healthcare-specific regulations, conduct risk assessments, and implement effective compliance programs. The course emphasizes the importance of aligning governance with patient-centered care and ethical practices.

DURATION

5 days

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the unique governance and compliance challenges within the healthcare sector.
• Implement effective governance frameworks tailored to healthcare organizations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, Joint Commission).
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for healthcare-specific risks.
• Understand the role of the board in overseeing healthcare governance and compliance.
• Implement effective internal controls and audit processes.
• Understand the ethical considerations specific to healthcare delivery.
• Navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and emerging trends in healthcare governance.

COURSE MODULES

• Foundations of Healthcare Governance:
• Understanding the unique characteristics of healthcare organizations.
• Exploring key governance frameworks and principles specific to the healthcare sector.
• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the board and management.
• The importance of patient-centered governance.
• Regulatory Compliance and Standards:
• Understanding relevant healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute).
• Ensuring compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission).
• Navigating state and federal regulations.
• Understanding the importance of compliance programs.
• Patient Safety and Quality of Care:
• Implementing patient safety programs and protocols.
• Understanding quality improvement methodologies.
• Ensuring compliance with patient safety standards.
• Understanding how to implement patient feedback mechanisms.
• Data Privacy and Security (HIPAA Compliance):
• Understanding HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Implementing data security and privacy measures.
• Managing electronic health records (EHRs) and protected health information (PHI).
• Understanding how to implement data breach response.
• Risk Management and Compliance Programs:
• Conducting risk assessments and identifying healthcare-specific risks.
• Developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Managing medical malpractice and liability risks.
• Understanding how to implement a risk register.
• Ethical Considerations in Healthcare:
• Understanding ethical principles and dilemmas in healthcare delivery.
• Implementing ethics committees and consultation services.
• Managing conflicts of interest and ethical misconduct.
• Understanding the importance of informed consent.
• Internal Controls and Audit Processes:
• Implementing effective internal control systems.
• Conducting risk-based internal audits.
• Utilizing technology for audit and compliance monitoring.
• Understanding how to implement fraud detection systems.
• Emerging Trends and Future of Healthcare Governance:
• Exploring the impact of telehealth and digital health technologies.
• Addressing cybersecurity risks and data privacy concerns in healthcare.
• Navigating evolving regulatory landscapes and international standards.
• Understanding the future of healthcare governance.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com