Protecting Patient Health Information in Healthcare

About Course

The course provides in-depth insights into protecting Patient Health Information (PHI) within healthcare settings. It covers definitions and types of PHI, legal standards including HIPAA, common cybersecurity and physical threats, and real-world impacts of information breaches. Additionally, it explores technical and physical safeguards, policy development, staff training, breach notification protocols, and strategies for mitigating damage from breaches. This course is essential for healthcare providers to understand PHI security’s significance and implement robust protections to ensure compliance and protect patient data effectively.

Course Content

Healthcare Information Security
The course provides in-depth insights into protecting Patient Health Information (PHI) within healthcare settings. It covers definitions and types of PHI, legal standards including HIPAA, common cybersecurity and physical threats, and real-world impacts of information breaches. Additionally, it explores technical and physical safeguards, policy development, training for staff, breach notification protocols, and strategies for mitigating damage from breaches. This course is essential for healthcare providers to understand the significance of PHI security and to implement robust protections to ensure compliance and protect patient data effectively.