2. Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Employees must participate in annual training
Employees must fully understand why HIPAA is important
HIPAA training will be available online
Each department will allow time for employees to complete mandatory
HIPAA training
Once HIPAA training is complete, employee must print certificate
Certificate must be give to their designated administrative assistant
3. Importance of HIPAA and
Confidentiality Training
Patient less likely share sensitive information if information is not
protected
Create a trust environment so patients will seek care
Patience will be honest about their situation in a trusted environment
Confidentiality encourages patients to seek care
4. Reference
Wolper, L.F. (2011). Health care administration: Managing organized
delivery systems (5th ed.). Boston: Jones and Bartlett.
