Safeguarding Protected Health Information: Legal and Practice Considerations

This course reviews healthcare privacy laws and can be taken by anyone interested in the topic, but offers continuing education (CE) credit for United States healthcare practitioners in nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, mental health, and more. Enhance your understanding of healthcare privacy laws with our comprehensive continuing education (CE) course designed for pharmacy staff. This course covers critical aspects of handling patient health information (PHI) in compliance with federal regulations, focusing on HIPAA, HITECH, ePHI, and Telehealth. Gain insights into the background and history of these laws, learn who must comply, and understand the specific requirements for managing PHI. Through case studies and practical examples, this course explores appropriate and inappropriate disclosure of PHI and provides guidance on reporting breaches. By the end of this course, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be equipped to confidently handle PHI, ensuring compliance with legal standards and maintaining public trust.