This course provides in-home caregivers with essential knowledge about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It explores caregivers’ roles in maintaining confidentiality, safeguarding patient information, and complying with federal and state privacy requirements. Practical strategies for protecting personal health information (PHI) in the home environment are presented, along with real-world examples and reflection exercises tailored to the unique challenges of in-home care.
Developed by: Scott Strachan RN, BSN
(former Independently Employed CNA)
A certificate and an official state record are issued upon successful completion.
Developed By: Scott Strachan RN BSN
Target Audience: Home Health Aides (HHAs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and in-home caregivers providing care in private residences or registry/agency settings.
Contact Hours: 1.0
Teaching Method: Online self-study
This course provides in-home caregivers with essential knowledge about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It explores caregivers’ roles in maintaining confidentiality, safeguarding patient information, and complying with federal and state privacy requirements. Practical strategies for protecting personal health information (PHI) in the home environment are presented, along with real-world examples and reflection exercises tailored to the unique challenges of in-home care.
The planners and presenter(s) of this educational activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests. There is no commercial support or sponsorship for this program. This activity has been developed independently and solely for educational purposes. No endorsement of specific products or services is intended or implied.