Course Code: REL-BHC-0-AHIPAABH
Hours: 1.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Indicate the purpose of HIPAA and how it applies to behavioral healthcare providers.
Recall at least three ways that the Privacy Rule impacts the day-to-day responsibilities of behavioral health providers.
Identify at least three steps that behavioral health providers need to take to ensure compliance with the Security Rule.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: HIPAA & How It Works
HIPAA Basics
The Evolution of HIPAA
What is Protected Health Information?
Quick Check
Covered Entities
Business Associates
Review
Summary
Section 3: The Privacy Rule
Permissible Uses and Disclosures of PHI
Notice of Privacy Practices
Permitted Use and Disclosure of PHI without Authorization
Permissible Use and Disclosure of PHI with an Opportunity to Object
The Minimum Necessary Rule
Psychotherapy Notes under HIPAA
The De-Identification Standard
HIPAA and Other Privacy Laws
Review
Summary
Section 4: The Security Rule
What Is the Security Rule?
The Security Rule Safeguards
Administrative Safeguards
Physical Safeguards
Technical Safeguards
Steps Toward Security Rule Compliance
Quick Check
HIPAA and Telehealth
Email
Portable Media
Instant Messaging and SMS
Review
Summary
Section 5: Impermissible Uses and Disclosures
An Unfortunate Error
Definition of a Breach
Breach Notification Requirements to Individuals
Other Privacy Requirements
Business Associates and Breaches of PHI
Record Disposal
Quick Check
Review
Summary
Section 6: Individuals’ Rights and HIPAA Exceptions
Individual Rights Granted by HIPAA
Exceptions to HIPAA’s Requirements for Use and Disclosure of PHI
PHI Disclosure under Special Circumstances
Abuse, Neglect, and Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence
Risk Management: Abuse, Neglect, and Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence
Avert a Serious Threat to Health or Safety
Risk Management Strategies: Duty to Protect
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and has particular interest in resilience and secondary traumatic stress among behavioral health providers. The majority of Stephanie’s work has included behavioral health counseling and medical case management. Stephanie served as part of the National Health Service Corps from 2016-2018, providing outpatient counseling to underserved populations including military service members and their families. Stephanie has designed and delivered training on many topics such as LGBTQIA+ sensitivity, youth suicide prevention, and how to provide in-community services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Psychologists; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.