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I will create a training manual for HIPAA privacy and security rules. The manual will be targeted towards all healthcare organizational employees. The manual will cover the rules and regulations set forth by HIPAA regarding the privacy and security of patient health information. It will provide a detailed explanation of the different types of information that are covered under HIPAA, the rights of patients regarding their health information, and the responsibilities of healthcare employees to ensure that all patient information is protected and kept confidential. The manual will also provide guidelines on how to handle and dispose of sensitive information, how to report any breaches or violations of HIPAA rules, and how to ensure that all electronic health records are kept secure. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to establish rules and regulations for the privacy and security of patient health information. All healthcare organizational employees are required to comply with these regulations to ensure that patient health information is protected and kept confidential. The purpose of this training manual is to provide a detailed explanation of the HIPAA privacy and security rules, the different types of information that are covered under HIPAA, the rights of patients regarding their health information, and the responsibilities of healthcare employees to ensure that all patient information is protected and kept confidential. The manual will also provide guidelines on how to handle and dispose of sensitive information, how to report any breaches or violations of HIPAA rules, and how to ensure that all electronic health records are kept secure. Chapter 1: Understanding HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules 1.1 HIPAA Privacy Rule The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards for the protection of certain health information. It provides patients with rights over their health information, including the right to access their information and the right to request that their information be corrected. 1.2 HIPAA Security Rule the HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards for the security of electronic protected health information (ePHI). It requires healthcare organizations to implement technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect ePHI from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. Chapter 2: Types of Information Covered by HIPAA 2.1 Protected Health Information (PHI) PHI is defined as any information that relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health condition of an individual, the provision of healthcare to an individual, or the payment for the provision of healthcare to an individual. 2.2 Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) ePHI is any PHI that is transmitted or maintained electronically. Chapter 3: Patients' Rights 3.1 Access to Information Patients have the right to access their own health information. Healthcare organizations must provide patients with access to their information within 30 days of the request. 3.2 Right to Request Corrections Patients have the right to request that their health information be corrected if they believe it is inaccurate. Chapter 4: Employees' Responsibilities 4.1 Protecting Patient Information All healthcare organizational employees are responsible for protecting patient information. This includes ensuring that patient information is kept confidential, not sharing patient information with

unauthorized individuals, and reporting any suspected breaches or violations of HIPAA rules. 4.2 Handling and Disposing of Sensitive Information Healthcare organizational employees must follow guidelines for handling and disposing of sensitive information, including shredding paper documents containing patient information and securely deleting electronic files containing ePHI. Chapter 5: Reporting Breaches or Violations of HIPAA Rules 5.1 Reporting Requirements All healthcare organizational employees are required to report any suspected breaches or violations of HIPAA rules to their supervisor or the organization's designated HIPAA compliance officer. 5.2 Consequences of Non-Compliance Non-compliance with HIPAA rules can result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment, civil monetary penalties, and criminal charges. Chapter 6: Ensuring Electronic Health Records are Kept Secure 6.1 Technical Safeguards Healthcare organizations must implement technical safeguards to protect ePHI, including access controls, audit controls, and transmission security. 6.2 Physical Safeguards Healthcare organizations must implement physical safeguards to protect ePHI, including facility access controls, workstation use, and device and media controls. 6.3 Administrative Safeguards Healthcare organizations must implement administrative safeguards to protect ePHI, including security management processes, workforce security, and contingency planning. Conclusion: The HIPAA privacy and security rules are essential for protecting patient health information and ensuring that patient's rights are respected. All healthcare organizational employees must comply with these rules to prevent unauthorized access, use, and disclosure of patient information. By following the guidelines outlined in this training manual, healthcare organizational employees can help ensure that patient health information is protected and kept confidential. 1. Office for Civil Rights. (n.d.). Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Retrieved from https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/index.html 2. Office for Civil Rights. (n.d.). Summary of the HIPAA Security Rule. Retrieved from https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/laws-regulations/index.html 3. Office for Civil Rights. (n.d.). Summary of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule. Retrieved from https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/breach-notification/index.html 4. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2013, July 26). Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Retrieved from https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws- regulations/index.html 5. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2013, July 26). Summary of the HIPAA Security Rule. Retrieved from https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/laws-regulations/index.html 6. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2013, January 25). HIPAA Privacy Rule and Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special- topics/public-health/index.html

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