HIPAA, HITECH, Omnibus OH MY! The New Normal for Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals

Wednesday, March 26, 2014: 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
Woodrow Wilson B (Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center)
Primary Presenter:
Shallie Bryant, CHP, CHPC
Area of Emphasis: Regulatory Issues
Learning Objectives:
1. Define HIPAA Privacy & Security Rule Basic requirements and what the government is doing to ensure we’re in compliance with the federal regulations
2. Understand the potential risks and challenges Hospice and Palliative Care Organizations face prior to initiating a privacy program
3. Describe seven strategies for implementing a privacy compliance program and the policies and procedures necessary for maintaining its success
More than 70 percent of healthcare systems have data breaches. Some of the worst data breach offenders are workforce members in hospitals, provider practices, long term facilities, and even Hospice!  Discover how to build a culture of privacy and confidentiality why providing your staff with an understanding of what they need to know about HIPAA Privacy & Security regulations to perform their jobs.
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