HIPAA Special Rules and Breaches: Security Rule Deep Dive
Learning objectives
- By the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:
- Define the three categories of safeguards outlined in the HIPAA Security Rule: physical, administrative, and technical.
- Describe examples of physical safeguards and their importance in protecting electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).
- Explain the role of administrative controls in HIPAA compliance, including documentation and enforcement responsibilities.
- Understand the role of vendor partners in maintaining HIPAA compliance and ensuring the protection of ePHI.
Course overview
The Security Rule is a key part of HIPAA. This course will help you stay in compliance by focusing on the physical, administrative, and technical safeguards required to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI). You'll explore the specific requirements for each type of safeguard, the importance of thorough documentation, and the role of compliance experts, so that you can be better equipped to implement effective security measures and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
