This course is an annual briefing on the impact of HIPAA, HITECH, Omnibus on Mental Health Providers. This is recommended for all employees of Mental Health Providers having access to protected health information (PHI) and who need awareness training in HIPAA privacy and security rules.
Audience:
Any single individual who works or will work in the future for an organization is involved in the direct medical treatment of patients involving mental health.
Examples:
Psychologists, Mental health counselors, Psychiatrists, Addiction counselors, Psychoanalysts, Clinical social workers, Psychiatric nurses, Behavioral services, Psychotherapists, Mental health programs, Family and marriage counselors, Religious counselors, Art therapists, Psychiatric Pharmacists, etc.
Mental Health Providers Course Outline:
Briefing Overview
Learning Objectives
HIPAA (not HIPPA): Acronym and Meaning
Course Roadmap
HIPAA and Part 2 Timeline
HIPAA Rules and How They Work Together
Key Federal Developments Affecting Behavioral Health Providers
Why Behavioral Health and Office Workflows Need Special Attention
Terms and Definitions
- Definitions: The C-I-A Triad
- Definition: Health Information, IIHI, PHI, and ePHI
- Definition: Identifiers That Can Make Information PHI
- Definition: Control Types and Functions
- What HIPAA Covers – and What It Does Not
Behavioral Health and PHI
- Mental Health Information and Psychotherapy Notes
- SUD Records Overview: When 42 CFR Part 2 May Apply
- Minimum Necessary – What It Is and What It Is Not
- Before PHI Is Used or Disclosed
- Patient Rights and the Designated Record Set
- Authorization vs. HIPAA Consent vs. Informed Consent
- Authorization Requirements
- Defective Authorizations
- Notice of Privacy Practices: Purpose and Workflow
- NPP and Patient Notice Updates Required in 2026
- Required Documentation and Retention
Sanctions and Enforcement: HIPAA and Part 2
- Civil Penalties
- Civil Penalties for Part 2 Violations
- Criminal Penalties
- Current OCR Enforcement Themes
- Current Audit and Cybersecurity Focus
The HIPAA Rules
- HIPAA Security Rule Overview
- Administrative Safeguards
- Physical Safeguards
- Technical Safeguards
Threats, The Web and AI
- Ransomware, Malware, and Encryption
- Phishing, Social Engineering, and Impersonation
- Remote Work, Mobile Devices, and Texting
- Telehealth and Audio-Only Telehealth
- Online Tracking Tools, Chat Widgets, and Website Forms
- AI Update: HIPAA Rules Still Apply to AI Tools
- Responsible Use of AI: Workforce Guardrails and Required AI Use Policy
HIPAA Defined Entities and Their Arrangements
- Covered Provider Entities, Hybrid Entities, and Organized Health Care Arrangements (OHCA)
- Business Associates – Modern Examples
- Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
- Vendor Due Diligence and Subcontractors
- When a BAA May Not Be Needed
Provider Close-Up and Special Topics
- Behavioral and Mental Health Providers: What Is Different
- Family, Friends, and Caregivers
- Serious and Imminent Threat / Duty to Protect
- Minors, Parents, and Designated Personal Representatives (DPR)
- FERPA vs. HIPAA in Academic Settings
- Psychotherapy Notes – Special Protection in Practice
- Part 2: Major 2024 and 2026 Operating Changes
- SUD Counseling Notes, Redisclosure, and Legal Proceedings
- Part 2 Notices, Patient Rights, Breaches, and OCR Enforcement
- Front Desk, Scheduling, and Check-In
- Clinical Encounters and Documentation
- Billing, Payment, and Records-Release Staff
- Incidental Disclosures and the Need-to-Know Culture
- Paper, Fax, Printers, Voicemail, and Disposal
- Marketing, Fundraising, Testimonials, Photos, and Social Media
Incidents, Breaches, and Documentation
- What Is a Breach?
- Breach Notification Requirements
- Event Response and the Four-Factor Risk Assessment
- Reporting Chain, Sanctions, and Mitigation
- Whistleblower Disclosures of PHI
- Documentation and Audit Readiness
- Human Trafficking Awareness for Health Care Staff
- State Law Overlay and Stricter Confidentiality Rules
- Handling Reproductive Health and Other Highly Sensitive Information Requests
Quick Review, Future Watch and Next Steps
- Quick Review – Five Rules to Remember
- Common High-Risk Situations
- Future Watch and Next Steps
- What the Future May Hold
- Security Rule NPRM and Proposed Changes to Watch
- Required Policies, Procedures, and Recommended Follow-Through
- Resources and Internal Contacts
- Selected Federal and Policy References
- Questions and Acknowledgment
In Closing…
What We Are Protecting
Free Mental Health Providers Training Demo
Mental Health Providers Sample Certificate
Print your HIPAA certification immediately online upon successful completion of each course
Course Features
- 24 x 7 access from anywhere for self-paced online courses
- One course for $25 to meet privacy and security awareness training requirement
- Courses created by HIPAA Expert with practical compliance experience and security expert
- Course updated for HITECH, Omnibus rule, meaningful use, and breach notification
- Instantly print or download Nationally Recognized Certificates
- Complete your course in one hour and get certification
- Online course with audio and PowerPoint slides for easy understanding of training
- American Disability Act (ADA) compliant course format and delivery
- 56 pages printed color manual available for purchase
- Online courses compatible with windows, apple, iPad, and other tablets
- Option to upgrade to Certified HIPAA Privacy Associate (CHPA) credential. Spanish Version is available too for CHPA.
- Complete compliance solution available based on your specific needs
- Unlimited Phone and Email Support
Mental Health Providers HIPAA Awareness Certification Test
Students are only tested once upon completion of the course and they have to reach a 80% pass mark from the 10-question test for them to receive the Mental Health Providers HIPAA Awareness Training Certification. The exam can be repeated till the student passes the test.
The test normally takes 10 minutes and it can be taken multiple times till you pass the test. Once you pass your test you can print out your certificate immediately.
Test Format: Multiple Choice Questions.
We can skillfully assist you in determining your HIPAA training need, and the best training combination for employee learning objectives to meet the HIPAA regulatory requirements and prepare the HIPAA compliance team.
Certificate for Continuing Education Credits:
Students can buy a CE credits certificate for this course at the time of registration. You will receive 2 CE credits for this course through the Approved Provider of the California Board of Registered Nursing after completing the course.
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Testimonials
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USER RATING:
Mental Health Providers HIPAA Awareness Training course is rated 4.9 out of 5 by 3609 users.