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HIPAA:

This program provides valuable information on how the dental team can work together to ensure a mutually safe work environment for employees and patients. Case studies, practical tools and explanations in plain language are shared to demystify HIPAA compliance. Practices will come away with a greatly improved understanding of the requirements and their application.

HIPAA Topics Covered:

• Administrative

  • Required written policies

  • Employee Training and Documentation (new hire, annual, and periodic reminders)

  • Understanding the requirements for sanctions (to be imposed for staff violations)

  • Understanding general HIPAA recordkeeping

  • Explanation for maintaining updates for policies to meet regulatory changes

  Privacy Rule Audit Elements

  • Business Associate Agreements and documentation

  • Notice of Privacy Practices

  • Patient Right of Access

  • Patient Authorizations

  Breach Notification Rule Audit Elements

  • Identifying Breaches and Non-Breaches

  • Explanation on the process for incident assessment and documentation

  • Understanding corrective actions, and sanctions with breaches

  • Understanding how to make notification to patients, HHS, and local media

  Security Rule Audit Elements

  • Security Risk Analysis

  • Risk Management