This training course and document package present the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule and HITECH in easy to understand language and provides the required forms to help your company become compliant. This combined Privacy, Security and HITECH Tool Kit is ideal for the small employer that needs a fast and easy-to-implement compliance guide. If you have heavy data usage in your company you should also consider the Security/HITECH Tool Kit for Employers that provides more detail on securing Protected Health Information as well as other private information for businesses that are reliant on computer systems and heavy data users.

Tool Kit includes:

User's Guide: This is your starting point and will guide you through your HIPAA Training.

Workplace Privacy Video: The Video will provide you with a general overview on HIPAA in a workplace environment.

HIPAA Reference Guide: The will give you more detailed background on HIPAA and take you through the specific details you need to know to protect your company and your employees.

PowerPoint Presentations: The presentation includes speakers notes and video clips outlining the important information your management and supervisory staff need to know.

Sample Documents: The sample documents provided on this CD have been saved in MS Word format to allow you to customize them to meet the specific needs of your company. Please remember these are drafts and should be amended to reflect your particular company’s needs and approach to HIPAA implementation. There may be laws in your state governing the required language, therefore be sure to contact your company’s attorney for more information.

Policies and Procedures: One of the most important steps to HIPAA compliance is developing your policies and procedures. The sample policies and procedures for both privacy and security provided on the CD can serve as a starting point for your company. Remember these are only drafts and should be changed to reflect the specific needs of your company. More stringent state laws may supersede federal HIPAA Laws. Be sure to consult with your HIPAA attorney.

Encryption Guidelines: This document gives you options on encrypting emails as well as encrypting stored data.

Breach: What is a breach and what actions do you need to take if there is a breach of Protected Health Information? This is part of the HITECH rules.