HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act

Contact Hour(s): 

2 Contact hours

Author: 

Trudy Tappan, RN, PhD

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Athletic Trainer (AT/AL), Certified Medication Assistant (CMA), Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR), Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Home Health Aid (HHA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Medical Assistant (MA), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Accreditations: 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) 

CEUFast, Inc. is an AOTA Provider of professional development.  PD activity approval ID# 05023. This distant learning-independent activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs Intermediate, Categories: Professional Issues.  The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

State Approvals: 

Alabama, Provider #ABNP1485; California BRN Provider #CEP # 13509; Florida Physical Therapy Association Approval: CE26-491496; Kentucky Board of Nursing Provider #7-0085; Florida Board of Nursing Provider 50-353; Nevada Board of Physical Therapy; New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy   

Course Description: 

This course aims to equip nurses with a comprehensive understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), focusing on the protection of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), the interpretation and application of complex HIPAA regulations, and the implementation of effective privacy and security measures within healthcare settings. Through practical scenarios, participants will learn to navigate HIPAA's legal framework, identify and address potential violations, and apply ethical principles in managing patient information. This course integrates real-world scenarios and interactive learning strategies to ensure nurses can uphold the highest standards of patient confidentiality and data security in their practice.

Outcomes: 

≥ 92% of participants will know how to effectively understand and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations within their nursing practice.

Objectives: After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to:

1. Outline Security Measures to Safeguard Electronic Health Records (EHR) Data.
2. Recognize key HIPAA terms and abbreviations, such as PHI, ePHI, IIHI, PTO, Business Associate, Business Associate Agreement (BAA), Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Covered Entity, Risk Analysis/Assessment, Technical Safeguards, and Security Rules.
3. Analyze real-world scenarios to determine the appropriate use and interpretation of HIPAA terminology in diverse healthcare settings.
4. Evaluate scenarios depicting potential HIPAA violations to identify ethical dilemmas and legal ramifications.
5. Justify appropriate responses/actions to prevent, address, and manage HIPAA violations in accordance with regulatory standards and ethical principles.
6. Develop strategies for effectively managing media interactions and requests, prioritizing patient privacy and confidentiality while maintaining transparency and community engagement.

Disclosures: 

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.