Spring 2021 Update [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HIN (0308) 660 - Health Information, Privacy and Security Credits: 3.00
An introductory course focused on the meaning and ramifications of health information and privacy; from the perspective of the patient, provider, employer, health-insurer, business, legal, and government. Strategic emphasis will placed on utilization of a practical framework, integrating ethical fundamentals of patient privacy, emergency preparedness, and data storage and recovery.
Course Learning Goals: Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to:
● Demonstrate strategic knowledge regarding evolution of HIPAA, HIPAA Compliance, Omnibus Rule, and HITECH Act
● Assess the ‘Ethical’ domain of Health Information Technology, Protected Health Information, the Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Exchange, and Meaningful Use.
● Understand, demonstrate and defend case examples of the relationship between Privacy and Security
● Create and illustrate understanding on how to perform a Privacy Rule Gap Analysis and Risk Analysis related to ‘Data Storage and Recovery’
● Demonstrate knowledge of how to Write Effective Privacy Policy
● Identify and debate issues from the perspective of: the Health Care Provider; the Healthcare Insurer; the Employer; and the Business Associate
● State why it is important for an organization to craft Security Incident Procedures and a Contingency Plan as it relates to ‘Emergency Preparedness’
● Describe what is involved in designing a successful educational, training, and awareness program for effective HIPAA regulation compliance
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