This course is designed for doulas who wish to deepen their understanding of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) and ensure compliance in their practice. It covers the essentials of HIPAA, focusing on privacy and security rules, and how they apply to doula services. By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of HIPAA requirements and best practices for safeguarding client information.
This course is reserved for our Professional Members
Course Prerequisite: None
Course Requirements:
A working Internet connection
A computer or mobile device capable of accessing the Internet
Students who complete this course will receive a certificate of completion.
| Module 1 | Introduction to HIPAA |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Overview of HIPAA |
| Unit 2 | Importance for Doulas |
| Module 2 | Understanding HIPAA Privacy Rules |
| Unit 1 | Privacy Standards |
| Unit 2 | Protected Health Information (PHI) |
| Unit 3 | Permitted Uses and Disclosures |
| Unit 4 | Doulas' Role in Protecting Privacy |
| Unit 5 | Real-life Scenarios in Protecting Privacy |
| Unit 6 | Best Practices |
| Module 3 | HIPAA Security Rule and Doulas |
| Unit 1 | Security Standards |
| Unit 2 | Ensuring the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of PHI |
| Unit 3 | Physical, Technical, and Administrative Safeguards |
| Unit 4 | Implementing Security Measures |
| Unit 5 | Digital and Physical Record-Keeping |
| Unit 6 | Technology and Data Encryption |
| Module 4 | HIPAA and Client Rights |
| Unit 1 | Client Rights Under HIPAA |
| Unit 2 | Access to Medical Records |
| Unit 3 | Amendments and Accountings of Disclosures |
| Unit 4 | Doulas' Responsibilities |
| Unit 5 | Informed Consent |
| Unit 6 | Handling Client Requests and Complaints |
| Module 5 | Breach Notification and HIPAA Violations |
| Unit 1 | Understanding Breaches |
| Unit 2 | What Constitutes a Breach |
| Unit 3 | Consequences of HIPAA Violations |
| Unit 4 | Legal Implications |
| Unit 5 | Case Studies on Violations in Doula Practices |
| Module 6 | Best Practices for HIPAA Compliance |
| Unit 1 | Creating a HIPAA Compliant Practice |
| Unit 2 | Policies and Procedures |
| Unit 3 | Training and Awareness |
| Unit 4 | Continuous Compliance |
| Unit 5 | Regular Audits |
| Unit 6 | Keeping Up-to-Date with Changes in HIPAA Regulations |