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An Overview of HIPAA for Healthcare Professionals

Pharmacy Course Credits: 1.0 (0.1 CEUs)
ACPE number: 372-000-09-010-H04-P, 372-000-09-010-H04-T
Price: $10.00
Location: On-line continuing education program at www.rxschool.com
Presented by:
Nadine Salmon, RN, BSN, RN.com
Karen Siroky, RN, MSN, RxSchool
Amy Ginter, Consultant
Expiration Date: August 2, 2012
Format: Distance CE, presented in Lectora

Course Overview:
HIPAA administrative simplification became a reality in April of 2003. This online education course for healthcare professionals offers an overview of HIPAA and how you might see changes related to it in your facility.

Educational Objectives:
After completing this course the pharmacist will be able to:
  • Describe what HIPAA is and what portion of the law was recently enacted.
  • Identify who is obligated to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Identify what type of patient communication and information sharing requires compliance under HIPAA.
  • Describe what PHI is and why it is important.
  • Define 'Notice of Privacy Practices' and 'Minimum Necessary Standard.'
  • Describe the penalties for non-compliance with HIPAA requirements.
After completing this course the pharmacy technician will be able to:
  • Describe what HIPAA is and what portion of the law was recently enacted.
  • Identify who is obligated to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Identify what type of patient communication and information sharing requires compliance under HIPAA.
  • Describe what PHI is and why it is important.
  • Define 'Notice of Privacy Practices' and 'Minimum Necessary Standard.'
  • Describe the penalties for non-compliance with HIPAA requirements.



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To receive CE credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form for each session attended. After completing the evaluation, you can view, print and track your CE statements of credit online. For additional information about the RxSchool policies, procedures and technical requirements, please visit www.rxschool.com/help/help.cfm.

ACPE
RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This home study web activity has been assigned a maximum of 2 credit hours and the ACPE UPN 372-000-09-010-H04-P and 372-000-09-010-H04-T.

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