Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Client Rights (REL-PAC-0-CARE105)

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and client rights. Protecting the privacy of resident information is an important responsibility. An overview of HIPAA privacy regulations and how they apply to residential care will be provided. The course engages learners in what information is protected and what safeguards should be in place to comply with the regulations and protect resident rights.