The document discusses the HIPAA Privacy Rule and protections for patient health information. It defines what protected health information (PHI) includes, such as demographic and medical details. Examples of HIPAA violations are provided, like improperly accessing or sharing patient records. Employees are responsible for maintaining privacy, and violations should be reported and can result in penalties. Annual training is required to educate all employees on properly handling confidential health information.

1. Confidentiality of Health
Records Training
Kim Rogers
MHA 690 Health Care Capstone
Dr. Hwangji Lu
February 23, 2019

2. What is HIPAA Privacy Rule?
• A national set of standards that is in place to protect certain health
information.
• The privacy rule goal is that patients’ information is properly
protected while the flow of information is that is needed can still be
obtained to provide and promote high quality health care. Patients
can feel assured their sensitive and confidential information is
protected.

3. What Information is Protected by The Privacy Rule
All Individually Identifiable Health Information
Examples
• Demographic information (name, date of birth, ssn).
• Individual health care provisions.
• Any physical and mental health care conditions of a patient.
• Any payments regarding a patients’ healthcare

4. Examples of HIPAA/PHI Violations
• Accessing patient medical records illegally
• Mishandling of medical records, or documents
• Leaving your computer unattended
• Posting patient information on social media
• Discussing patient related information with friends and family
members
• Lack of training

5. Reporting Violations
• If you see or witness anyone violating HIPAA/PHI, please report the
violation immediately to your supervisor or management staff.
• Violating HIPAA/PHI can result in an employee being immediately
terminated.
• HIPAA Violations can result in civil penalties and fines. Also, criminal
charges can be assessed.

6. Summary
• HIPAA protects Patient Health Information
• Everyone is responsible for protecting patient information
• Report any HIPAA violations to supervisor or management team
• Mandatory training will be provided annually for all employees.
• Any additional questions, please contact your supervisor or
HIPAA/PHI trainer

7. References
Fox News. (2008). Report Over 120 UCLA hospital staff saw celebrity
health records (Links to an external site.)Links to an external
site.. Retrieved from https://www.foxnews.com/story/report-
over-120-ucla-hospital-staff-saw-celebrity-health-records
HHS.gov. (2017). Filing a HIPAA Complaint. Retrieved from
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/index.html#