101284: HIPAA Compliance Assistance

About the Course:

HIPAA Compliance Assistance is a summary of key elements of the Privacy Rule and NOT a complete or comprehensive guide to compliance.

Journal/Publisher:

SAMSHA

Publication Date:

May 2003

Author

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about the HIPAA Privacy Rule. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe who is covered by the Privacy Rule.

2. Explain what information is protected by the Privacy Rule.

3. Identify the permitted uses and disclosures of the Privacy Rule.