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Course Overview

This self-paced learning module will provide an overview of the fundamental concepts and issues of confidentiality, particularly how these issues impact risk management professionals in healthcare settings.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Define confidentiality and provide examples of confidential information
• Discuss HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Discuss the civil, criminal and civil monetary penalties associated with violations of privacy standards
• Discuss the Joint Commission Standards related to privacy and confidentiality
• Discuss the Joint Commission Sentinel Event Policy and options to maximize confidentiality of documents prepared following a sentinel event
• Discuss authorizations requesting disclosure of protected health information and appropriate releases
• Define a breach of confidentiality and provide examples of intentional and unintentional breaches
• Discuss confidentiality issues unique to different healthcare settings

Course Outline

• Introduction
• Section 1: Program Overview
• Section 2: The Basics
• Section 3: Privacy and Confidentiality
• Section 4: Evolution of Confidentiality
• Section 5: Patient Rights
• Section 6: Transferring Patient Health Information
• Section 7: Release of Information
• Section 8: Breach of Confidentiality
• Section 9: Disclosures
• Section 10: Media, Photography and Videotaping
• Section 11: Specific Healthcare Environments
• Section 12: The Joint Commission
• Section 13: Staff Training
• Conclusion

Continuing Education Credits

3 contact hours

Tuition

Course 1: $147 members, $237 nonmembers
Confidentiality series (courses 1 & 2): $224 members, $359 nonmembers

Registration

Download and print the registration form.  Complete form and return to ASHRM with your check.  Allow 7-10 days for processing.

Authors
ASHRM would like to acknowledge members of the Online Education Task Force 2005-07 for their hard work, dedication and subject matter expertise.

Disclaimer
This course is neither intended to provide legal advice nor to serve as a professional standard. The material presented in this course is representative of industry practices but not intended to be exclusive. The content is for purposes of information and education only. It is recommended that consultation be obtained with legal counsel for advice on particular issues or concerns. Consideration of all state laws and statutes is beyond the scope of this course.

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