1. HIPAA Security Rule WorkforceTraining Program: Protecting Personal Health Information
2. What is Personal Health Information (PHI) PHI can include any identifiable information about an individual including social security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, medical records, laboratory test results, medication information, email addresses, financial information, etc…
3. We all want our private information to be safe and secure! That is why HIPAA contains laws that govern how our PHI is used…
7. Safeguards put into place are only 10% effective, the other 90% is up to you!
8. For example, a lock on a door is not useful unless the user ensures the door is locked, ensures that no one else has pried the door open, and ensures that no one else has a key!
9. Consequences of PHI breaches PHI is information about real people. This means that PHI is information about you, your mom, your child, or your spouse.
10. This could mean a loss of information for an individual, which may be necessary in an emergency situation… This may mean public embarrassment for a person who’s medical information has leaked…
11. This could result in loss of trust for a healthcare organization or provider and can also be financially costly… This could mean termination or potential for lawsuits for employees, including penalties, fines, and even JAIL…
12. Protect Yourself To avoid adverse consequences, know your responsibilities regarding PHI. Learn and follow security guidelines, encourage others, report violations, and trust your instincts.
13. Protect Others PHI health information is not meant to be used for personal entertainment or gain. Have respect for the personal information of others just as you would want others to do for you.
