Course Details

HIPAA & Healthcare Records Management Training Course

INTRODUCTION

"Protect patient privacy and ensure regulatory compliance with our 'HIPAA & Healthcare Records Management' training course. In the complex landscape of healthcare, adhering to HIPAA regulations is crucial for safeguarding protected health information (PHI). HIPAA & Healthcare Records Management Training Course provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to manage healthcare records effectively while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance. Learn how to implement secure record-keeping practices, understand patient rights, and navigate the legal requirements of PHI. Protect your healthcare organization from costly penalties and maintain patient trust by mastering HIPAA-compliant records management."

DURATION

5 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Healthcare administrators
• Medical records personnel
• Nurses and physicians
• Compliance officers
• IT professionals in healthcare
• Anyone handling patient health information

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

• Understand the core principles and requirements of HIPAA.
• Implement secure healthcare records management practices.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy and security rules.
• Manage patient rights related to PHI.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement security safeguards.
• Respond to HIPAA breaches and security incidents.
• Develop and maintain HIPAA-compliant policies and procedures.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations of healthcare records.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to HIPAA and Healthcare Records

• Overview of HIPAA regulations (Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule).
• Definitions of PHI and its significance.
• The importance of healthcare records management.
• Understanding covered entities and business associates.

Module 2: HIPAA Privacy Rule

• Patient rights under the Privacy Rule (access, amendment, accounting of disclosures).
• Permitted uses and disclosures of PHI.
• Notice of Privacy Practices.
• Consent and authorization requirements.

Module 3: HIPAA Security Rule

• Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
• Risk assessment and management.
• Security policies and procedures.
• Data encryption and access controls.

Module 4: Breach Notification Rule and Incident Response

• Understanding breach notification requirements.
• Developing incident response plans.
• Reporting and documenting security breaches.
• Mitigation and remediation strategies.

Module 5: Electronic Health Records (EHR) and HIPAA

• Managing EHR systems securely.
• Addressing HIPAA compliance in EHR implementation.
• Telehealth and HIPAA considerations.
• Cloud based EHR implementations.

Module 6: Data Retention and Disposal

• Developing HIPAA-compliant data retention policies.
• Secure disposal of PHI.
• Managing legacy records.
• Understanding state laws concerning record retention.

Module 7: Compliance and Auditing

• HIPAA compliance programs and policies.
• Conducting internal audits and assessments.
• Responding to government audits.
• Employee training and awareness.

Module 8: Legal and Ethical Considerations

• Legal implications of HIPAA violations.
• Ethical considerations in healthcare data management.
• State and federal healthcare regulations.
• Future trends in healthcare records management.

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 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

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