HIPAA: Protecting Patient Privacy

Required For

Select Employees

 Contact Information

Information Security Officer
Information Technology Services
(707) 826-4357

Goal

This course covers basic HIPAA definitions, rules, and requirements, as well as HIPAA-mandated content (e.g., safe computing skills such as password management). It will also provide staff the background and awareness to identify, avoid, prevent, and respond to security and privacy breaches.

Who

ITS employees who work with HIPAA require training as relegated by Federal and State laws.

Why

The federal HIPAA law and regulations require covered entities and business associates to provide appropriate training to all staff to protect the confidentiality of health care information and ensure compliance with HIPAA.

When

You will be required to take the training every two years. It is due 90 days after assignment.

How Often

Every Year

Additional Information