Introduction

Lifeline Renal Care is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of all protected health information (PHI).

Each employee has a duty and responsibility to protect patient information while performing their unique role within the company.

This course provides an overview of the HJ PAA Privacy and Security topics covered in your previously completed new hire HIPAA training. The following topics will be reviewed in this course:

• HIPAA History,

• The Privacy Rule

• The Security Rule,

• Breach Notification,

• Business Associates,

• State Specific Requirements,

• Enforcement: Fines and Penalties, and

• Key Issues for Employees