HIPAA Privacy Workforce Training will cover all ongoing activities of a Privacy Program, Notice of Privacy Practices, and workforce expectations. HIPAA  Privacy Workforce Training will provide an overview of HIPAA authorizations, consents, patient’s rights, breach notification, key privacy definitions, penalties for non-compliance and best practices for securing Protected Health Information (PHI). In addition, training will provide an overview of personal representatives and uses and disclosures required by law and safeguarding PHI.

This course is designed to provide an overview of  key  definitions and principles from the HIPAA and HITECH patient privacy laws and regulations, describe how HIPAA and HITECH affect workforce members, as well as provide tips and guidance to ensure patient information is properly protected and safeguarded so your organization remains compliant.

• HIPAA requires that your organization have HIPAA workforce training. Do you know if your practice is compliant with the HIPAA Privacy Rule workforce training requirement? Are you wanting to ensure that you are ready for the next round of federal HIPAA Audits? A The fact is, many healthcare practices do not conduct HIPAA mandated workforce training.
• New federal laws and regulations are raising the bar  to protect patient's rights in privacy.  With the new round of government audits many practices are not prepared and face high fines and penalties.
• This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the HIPAA and HITECH Privacy Rule, Privacy Policies and Procedures, and satisfy HIPAA privacy mandated workforce training. Your workforce will walk away with a thorough understanding on protected health information, patient rights and protecting those rights so your organization remains compliant. 
• Attendees will have satisfied the HIPAA mandated initial workforce training once completed.