HIPAA: A Clinician’s Guide to Using and Protecting Patient’s Information

Ensuring the privacy and security of patient information is a fundamental responsibility for all healthcare providers. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its impact on clinical practice. Participants will learn about medical records management, professional negligence, and common documentation errors to avoid to safeguard patient data and ensure legal compliance.

Because medical records serve as legal documents, errors in documentation can have serious consequences for both patients and healthcare professionals. This course equips clinicians with best practices for accurate, ethical, and legally sound documentation to prevent patient harm and mitigate legal risks.

Course Completion Requirements:

To earn 1 CE Credit Hour, participants must:

• Be registered for this course.
• Review all course materials.
• Complete the post-test with a score of 70% or higher.
• Submit the course evaluation survey.

Note: Some courses may also include participation in discussion boards, practice exercises, or additional activities.

Important Disclosures:

• Conflict of Interest: This course's planners, authors, and presenters have disclosed no conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships.
• Commercial Support: No commercial companies or sponsors have financially supported this activity.
• Non-Endorsement: Course approval applies solely to continuing education and does not imply endorsement of specific products or companies
• Off-Label Product Use: This course does not discuss off-label use of any FDA-approved products.