HIPAA Do's and Don'ts: Electronic Communication and Social Media

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-HSOCM

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 11/30/2021

Learning Objectives:
Explain how the use of protected health information in electronic communications or on social media can lead to a HIPAA violation.
List three factors that make personal use of electronic communication and social media a high-risk area for HIPAA violations.
Avoid violations of HIPAA while using electronic communication or social media by identifying three steps you can take.
Identify whether there is or is not a HIPAA violation within presented scenarios.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Social Media and HIPAA A. Practice: Let’s See What You Know B. What is Protected Health Information? C. Secure Electronic Communication Section 3: Disclosures of ePHI A. Social Media and HIPAA at Work B. Social Media and HIPAA When You’re Off the Clock Section 4: Electronic Communication, Social Media, and Privacy Pitfalls A. How Using Social Media Places You at Risk for HIPAA Violation B. How to Avoid HIPAA Violations on Social Media Section 5: Conclusion A. Summary B. Congratulations! C. Course Contributor D. Resources E. References

Instructor: Linda Weaver, PhD, JD

Linda Weaver, Ph.D., J.D. is a licensed psychologist in the state of New Mexico. She holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of South Florida and a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center. She has over 30 years’ experience in behavioral health, which includes serving as the HIPAA privacy officer for a large behavioral health care organization. Currently, Dr. Weaver consults with large employers regarding the implementation of behavioral health best practices consistent with health care’s complex legal framework. Disclosure: Linda Weaver, PhD, JD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level General Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.