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). This 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