An HCET LearningLink On-line Training Module
 

• This module was developed to provide a basic overview of HIPAA and provide links to more detailed information about HIPAA compliance.  

Contents

Start here Introduction
Sections

1. What is HIPAA & Who is Affected?
2. Establishment of HIPAA
3. Goals
4. HIPAA Compliance
5. Policies and Procedures Manual
6. Resources & Links
7. Post-test
8. Evaluation

Introduction
This learning module was developed to provide a basic overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as well as to provide links to other websites that contain more detailed information about HIPAA compliance.

Purpose

The purpose of this learning module is to assist health care providers to:

• Recognize HIPAA regulations,
• Apply HIPAA regulations to their setting, and
• Explain HIPAA regulations to offices, employees, and others who have access to medical information to improve compliance.

Audience
The information and policies in this module are appropriate for health educators, nurses, physicians, social workers, and other health care professionals who work in a health care setting.

Credits
"The content and forms for this module were developed by Development Systems Incorporated (DSI)of Kansas City, Missouri through support from a grant from the Office of Population Affairs, DHHS, Grant # FPTPA070025-24-3. If you would like an intact copy of this manual please see the HIPAA Compliance info on the DSI website."

Sponsored by
The Region V Training project of Health Care Education and Training, Inc. - HCET (more about us).

HCET offers regional and on-site training, individual assistance and consultation either through training grants or as fee-for service. For further information on how we can serve your training needs, contact Karen Sherman ksherman@hcet.org or call 317-247-9008.

Continuing Education

• There will be 1 CHES contact hour offered for this course.

Disclaimer
This learning module was developed to assist agencies in Region V in understanding obligations imposed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HCET provides no guarantee of accuracy of warranties of any kind. Utilization of this information is at the sole risk of the user. As with any matter of the law, independent legal counsel should be consulted regarding compliance with the requirements of HIPAA.