Spring 2021 Update 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Spring 2021 Update [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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