2. • Employers should require applicants to
complete an application to obtain
information about license, education
previous employment and references.
• Include a statement outlining the
consequences of falsifying an application

3. 1) Verify previous employment and investigate
qualifications and trustworthiness of potential
employees
2) Check references
3) Conduct a criminal background check and pre-
employment drug test after making conditional offer of
employment; obtain necessary consent
4) Create a written record of information verified

4. Have employee attend a mandatory orientation to
include the following:
1) A review of the policies and procedures of the
organization
2) A review of organizational
expectations
3) A review of HIPAA regulations regarding PHI and
the consequences of a breach

5. 4) Written consent to be under video
surveillance for their protection
5) Emphasize and stress the:
electronic communications policy
computer use policy
For proper use and protection of patient data
6) Confidentiality agreement
NOTE: Employers should have employees to sign each
form indicating they have read and understand the
information

6. 1) Provide feedback to employee on performance
and share areas of concern (if individual gets a
poor review, then end employment
relationship)
2) Provide more in-depth, In-Service training
3) Reinforce attendance expectations

7. 1) All employees should receive an annual
performance review
2) All employees should attend In-Service
training as required. Topics should include,
HIPAA, reminders of confidentiality,
electronic communications policy and any
pertinent information that will reinforce the
expectations of maintaining confidentiality and
patient privacy.