HIPAA Training Overview HIPAA training provides comprehensive education to healthcare professionals and organizations about the regulations, privacy principles, security measures, and ethical considerations outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the proper handling of sensitive patient health information and the maintenance of patient trust in healthcare practices. HIPAA’s primary objective was to address the issue of healthcare coverage and portability for individuals between jobs. Prior to HIPAA, workers that were temporarily out of work or changed jobs could find themselves without healthcare coverage. HIPAA introduced new protections for people in this situation, and still maintains this function to this day. Why HIPAA Training for Employees is Vital For a Covered Entity to be HIPAA-compliant, it is essential all members of the workforce are trained on the Covered Entities policies and procedures for safeguarding PHI. The training should be tailored “as necessary and appropriate for the members of the workforce to carry out their functions within the Covered Entity”, and must be provided within a reasonable period of time after a new employee, joins the Covered Entities workforce (see 45 CFR § 164.530). Further HIPAA training must also be … Continue reading HIPAA Training