HIPAA for EMS Professionals

HIPAA for EMS Professionals is based on the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule (45 CFR Part 160 and Part 164) and designed to help EMS agencies meet their annual security awareness training obligations.

Attendees of the program will review and be able to articulate the following upon successful completion of the program:

Articulate the Overall Requirements of HIPAA Related to Patient Personal and Health Information

Describe Best Practices and Violations of HIPAA Related to Pre-Hospital Care

Describe the Requirements Related to Securing Electronic Medical Records

Describe the Current Threat Landscape and Appropriate Cybersecurity Best Practices

HIPAA for EMS Professionals (HEP) is a 4-hour training program that is conducted virtually. All CEU candidates must pass a written exam before awarding of CEU and must complete the entire 4-hour training program without exception.

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Syllabus: HIPAA for EMS Professionals

Requirements: Attendees should have a basic knowledge of the following:

Basic understanding of HIPAA.

Understand their organizations electronic charting.

Understand their organization's privacy and security policies/procedures.

Course Format: This is a lecture-based program.

CEU: 4

Instructor: John Gomez, is the Founder and Chief Instructor for Group Espada. John has over 10 years of experience related to HIPAA, cybersecurity and privacy and has trained well over 300 hospitals, hospital associations and Federal Agencies on HIPAA. John is also an expert witness and subject matter expert regarding HIPAA and Cybersecurity.

Course Fee: $750 (Max 30 Students)

Module I: HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule Overview

This module provides the attendee with a strong foundational understanding of the HIPAA Privacy & Security Rule components.

Module Objectives

Difference Between the Privacy & Security Rule

Key Requirements of the Privacy & Security Rule

Implications of Violating the Privacy & Security Rule

Role of the HHS: Office of Civil Rights

Common HIPAA Myths

Module II: Patient Privacy & Security in Practice

Module II focuses on refining our understanding of HIPAA by helping the attendee better understand how the HIPAA Rules are applied in EMS Operations and Scenarios.

Module Objectives

PII vs. PHI

Understanding the Current Threat Landscape

Cybersecurity & Physical Security Best Practices

Module III: HIPAA Operations & Reporting Requirements

Module III is focused on the effective deployment and management of HIPAA policies and procedures. Further this module introduces regulatory requirements related to HIPAA for EMS organizations and leadership staff.

Module Objectives

Required Policies and Procedures

Management Evidence

Breach Reporting

Breach Management and Response

IT Systems and Third-Party Risk Management

Cyber-Liability Insurance Considerations

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