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10 Examples of Patient Confidentiality (Exceptions Included)

10 Examples of Patient Confidentiality (Exceptions Included)

There are steps healthcare providers take to better prevent the unintentional disclosure of PHI. All of those steps stem from the same source, patient confidentiality. So how do you place better protections? Well, the best way to start is by seeing some examples of patient confidentiality for yourself.

HIPAA Training Requirements for Employees by Topic

HIPAA Training Requirements for Employees by Topic

Someone who’s in charge of creating a training regimen for their staff needs to incorporate all necessary topics to cover their bases so they prevent a breach. If you only cover part of HIPAA laws, regulations, and related requirements, then you could face serious consequences in the future.

Certified HIPAA Training: What It Is and How to Meet the Requirements

Certified HIPAA Training: What It Is and How to Meet the Requirements

HIPAA laws and regulations apply to any organization that deals with electronically stored protected health information (PHI). Eventually, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) conducts audits of the organizations. As a covered entity, you need to prepare documentation in advance of these audits.