HIPAA & Patient Privacy Basics
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This course helps you understand how to protect patient privacy in healthcare settings. You will learn the basics of HIPAA, patient confidentiality,
Section 1: Foundations of HIPAA & Patient Privacy 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 1.1 Understanding HIPAA Basics
- Lesson 1.2 Recognizing Protected Health Information
- Lesson 1.3 Understanding Confidentiality Expectations
- Section 1: Knowledge Check
Section 2: Protecting Protected Health Information 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 2.1 Limiting Information Access
- Lesson 2.2 Securing Physical Documents
- Lesson 2.3 Preventing Unauthorized Disclosure
- Section 2: Knowledge Check
Section 3: Privacy-Conscious Communication 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 3.1 Communicating Discreetly in Public Areas
- Lesson 3.2 Verifying Identity Before Sharing Information
- Lesson 3.3 Professional Patient & Family Communication
- Section 3: Knowledge Check
Section 4: Secure Data Handling & Technology Use 0/5 Lessons
- Lesson 4.1 Maintaining Password and Login Security
- Lesson 4.2 Using Electronic Systems Responsibly
- Lesson 4.3 Recognizing Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks
- Lesson 4.4 Social Media and Image Sharing
- Section 4: Knowledge Check
Section 5: Professional Responsibility and Conduct 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 5.1 Demonstrating Accountability
- Lesson 5.2 Using Professional Judgment
- Lesson 5.3 Respecting Patient Dignity and Trust
- Section 5: Knowledge Check
Section 6: Incident Recognition and Reporting 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 6.1 Recognizing Potential Privacy Breaches
- Lesson 6.2 Reporting Incidents Appropriately
- Lesson 6.3 Supporting Corrective Action and Improvement
- Section 6: Knowledge Check
Section 7: Patient Rights and Privacy Support 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 7.1 Respecting Patient Privacy Preferences
- Lesson 7.2 Explaining Privacy Practices Professionally
- Lesson 7.3 Supporting Patient Trust and Confidence
- Section 7: Knowledge Check
Section 8: Privacy Awareness in Daily Operations 0/4 Lessons
- Lesson 8.1 Maintaining Situational Privacy Awareness
- Lesson 8.2 Following Workplace Privacy Procedures Consistent
- Lesson 8.3 Supporting a Culture of Privacy and Respect
- Section 8: Knowledge Check
Section 9: Earn HIPAA & Patient Privacy Credential 0/1 Lessons
- Final Knowledge Check