Intro to HIPAA

This course is essential for anyone working in healthcare or handling personal health information (PHI). You'll learn about the key provisions of HIPAA, including privacy and security rules, patient rights, and compliance requirements. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to protect sensitive health information and ensure your organization adheres to HIPAA regulations.
Format

Online
Course

Starting date

Jul
2024

Author

Jason
Lantier

Category

Compliance

Duration

20 minutes

Price

Free

About the course

In this course, we will delve into the essential principles and regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This course is meticulously crafted for healthcare professionals, administrators, and anyone involved in handling protected health information (PHI). HIPAA is pivotal in safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring the security of sensitive health data, making it crucial knowledge for professionals across the healthcare industry.

Throughout this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of HIPAA's core components, including the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule. We will explore the intricacies of HIPAA compliance, examining real-world applications and best practices to foster a secure healthcare environment. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the expertise needed to navigate HIPAA regulations confidently, contributing to the ethical and legal standards upheld in healthcare practices today.

Join us on this educational journey to master HIPAA compliance and enhance your role in promoting patient confidentiality and data security within your healthcare organization. Whether you are new to HIPAA or seeking to refresh your knowledge, this course offers invaluable insights and practical skills to meet the evolving demands of healthcare compliance.

What are the Key Learning Objectives of HIPAA?

Designed for healthcare professionals, administrators, and anyone handling protected health information (PHI), there are key learning objectives that are used for HIPAA's significance, requirements, and implications. By the end of this course you will be able to:



  • Explain Who Must Comply with HIPAA
  • Identify Types of PHI
  • Recall HIPAA Privacy Rules
  • Identify and Handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in Compliance with HIPAA Regulations
  • Recognize Situations When PHI Can Be Disclosed Without Patient Authorization
  • Classify Situations When PHI Can Be Disclosed Without Patient Authorization
  • Recognize HIPAA Violations and How to Respond

Jason Lantier

Jason Lantier, a licensed behavior analyst since 2009, specializes in the treatment of Autism and other cognitive diagnoses. With a graduate degree in Psychology focused on behavior analysis and a background in business administration, Jason has developed extensive expertise in creating ABA training programs.

He has worked with a diverse range of clients in various settings, including schools, hospitals, private homes, and residential treatment facilities.As the Co-Founder of Path 2 Potential, LLC (P2P), established in 2017, Jason has driven the company to become one of the fastest-growing ABA organizations in the New York region. His leadership ensures the effective application of ABA principles to treat individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Additionally, Jason co-founded LUV MICHAEL, a food-manufacturing company providing employment opportunities for adults with autism, and serves as the president of Angels 4 Autism, INC, a non-profit dedicated to offering ABA services and resources to underprivileged individuals with autism.
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