Understanding HIPAA Security Compliance

PT0265
Summary
The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) defined rules that must be observed in the curation of health care information. It defines required requirements for organizations that store, process, or transmit health care information or related sensitive data. This course explains the HIPAA Security Rule in the context of the larger framework of IT Security, and will help organizations understand the motivation for each requirement. Strategies for the successful implementation of each requirement will be examined.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Duration
1 Day/Lecture & Lab
Audience
This course is designed for managers and staff of entities that must be HIPAA Security compliant.
Topics
  • Introduction
  • IT Security Concepts and Terms
  • Understanding IT Security Risk
  • HIPAA Security: General Rules
  • HIPAA Security: Administrative Safeguards
  • HIPAA Security: Physical Safeguards
  • HIPAA Security: Technical Safeguards
  • HIPAA Security: Organizational Requirements
  • HIPAA Security: Policies and Procedures
  • Appendix Quiz Answers
  • Appendix Additional Resources

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