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HIPAA Training for Tribal and Governmental Employees

HIPAA Training for Tribal and Governmental Employees course was specifically designed to meet the unique needs of tribal and governmental organizations that provide services covered by HIPAA. This also applies to tribes and organizations that act as public health authorities and staff responsible for public health matters as part of an official mandate.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that anyone with access to protected health information (PHI) receives initial training and periodic refresher training. This comprehensive course covers the three primary components of HIPAA compliance: The Privacy Rule, The Security Rule, and The Breach Notification Rule.

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2 hours
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Published June 21, 2022

Course author and instructor

Andrew David Easler, Esq.

Andrew David Easler, Esq.

Course Author

Andrew David Easler, Esq.

Andrew David Easler, Esq.

Course Instructor

This training course was specifically designed to meet the unique needs of tribal health departments that provide services that are covered by HIPAA. This also applies to tribes that act as public health authorities and its staff who are responsible for public health matters as part of its official mandate.

Does every tribal employee require HIPAA training? Are there carve-outs for certain public health activities? Does the HIPAA privacy rule apply to electronic, written, or oral PHI? Find out in this online HIPAA Training for Tribal Employees course.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that anyone who has access to protected health information (PHI) receives initial training and periodic refresher training. Easler Education’s HIPAA Training for Tribal Employees is thorough, accurate, and always up-to-date. In this course, we will cover the three primary components of HIPAA compliance:

  • The Privacy Rule: safeguards all individually identifiable health information and regulates who may have access to PHI, who that information may be disclosed, and under what circumstances it may be disclosed.
  • The Security Rule: addresses safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic PHI (e-PHI), to protect e-PHI from security threats and improper usage, etc.
  • The Breach Notification Rule: a HIPAA requirement that covered entities, like tribal employees, notify patients if the privacy or security of their PHI is compromised in any way.

To ensure that your team involved in employer group health plans receives the most comprehensive and easy to follow training available, trust Easler Education to deliver. Our online training courses are easily accessed from anywhere and can be conveniently taken at an individual’s own pace. A certificate of completion will be available for download immediately upon completion of the course.

The content of every Easler Education course we offer is created by experienced attorneys who specialize in risk, regulatory, and compliance training. You can rest assured that your team will be able to understand all of the applicable HIPAA rules and give them the confidence to carry out the guidelines that it sets forth.

HIPAA violations can be costly, with penalties of up to $1.5M and the possibilities of civil or criminal lawsuits, ethical violations, sanctions, and potential loss of medical licenses. That’s why proper training for your team is essential. Don’t take any chances: maintain a high level of compliance and mitigate risks by choosing the most trusted source of workplace training. Trust Easler, and get started on your HIPAA Training for Tribal Employees course today.

Why take this course?

  • HIPAA requires training for anyone with access to protected health information. This course covers initial training and supports your periodic refresher training.

  • Every course is reviewed by attorneys and subject matter experts for accuracy, so you get training you can show employers, clients, and auditors with confidence.

  • Questions about your course? Our US-based trainers help learners, managers, and supervisors by phone or email during business hours and respond quickly.

  • Train on any computer, phone, or tablet. Courses stay open until you finish, so learners can work at their own pace with no deadline.

  • Buy course credits now and assign them when you need them. Credits never expire until a learner accepts an invitation, and volume discounts apply at checkout.

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Learning outcomes

  • Understand the significance of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in protecting patient health information and the consequences of non-compliance for tribal and governmental organizations.

  • Identify and explain the core components of the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules and the corresponding responsibilities for protecting health information.

  • Demonstrate the capacity to apply the principles of HIPAA in the specific contexts of tribal and governmental organizations, understanding how these rules apply to their unique organizational structures, health services, and patient relationships.

  • Apply knowledge of HIPAA regulations to recognize potential violations and risks to Protected Health Information (PHI) in daily operations and understand the steps required for reporting and mitigating breaches.

  • Develop strategies for maintaining ongoing HIPAA compliance within tribal and governmental workplaces, such as conducting regular reviews, risk assessments, and implementing safeguards for PHI.

  • Understand the need for continuous learning and stay updated on any HIPAA regulation changes or additional guidelines applicable to tribal and governmental employees.

  • Successfully complete a final assessment with a score of 70% or greater, showcasing a solid understanding of the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules and the capacity to apply these rules effectively in a tribal and governmental context.

Course content

8 modules · 1 exam

  1. Module 1

    Introduction to HIPAA

  2. Module 2

    Defining HIPAA

  3. Module 3

    Application of HIPAA

  4. Module 4

    Breaches Under HIPAA

  5. Module 5

    Records Under HIPAA

  6. Module 6

    Why HIPAA Matters

  7. Module 7

    Summary

  8. Module 8

    The Do's and Don'ts of HIPAA Policy - Handout

  9. Exam

    Exam

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HIPAA Training for Tribal and Governmental Employees FAQ

Yes, if the agency or a unit of it is a HIPAA covered entity or business associate. An agency that performs both covered and noncovered functions may elect to be a hybrid entity under 45 CFR 164.105, and then its designated health care components must follow HIPAA. 45 CFR 164.530(b) requires covered entities to train all workforce members on PHI policies.

Workforce members whose duties involve protected health information. Examples include clinic, health program, benefits, and public health staff. Under 45 CFR 164.530(b), training should match what each person needs to know to do their job.

Within a reasonable time after joining the workforce under 45 CFR 164.530(b)(2). Staff also need training when a material change in policy affects their duties.

The Privacy Rule sets no fixed schedule. The Security Rule requires an ongoing security awareness program. Many agencies train every year.

The Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, and the Breach Notification Rule, including public health disclosures that agencies often handle. It also covers practical habits, such as protecting passwords and reporting a suspected breach right away.

Yes. Under 45 CFR 164.512(b), covered entities may disclose PHI to public health authorities for authorized public health activities without the patient's authorization.

Six years from creation or last effective date under 45 CFR 164.530(j)(2).

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