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The Importance of Accurate Health Documentation in the EHR
Electronic health records (EHR) are computerized medical records and can be used for a variety of purposes. They have been implemented for many years in the healthcare system, digitizing patient, and facility information, and offer providers many benefits to their use. However, accurate usage of EHR is vital for their success. This course will cover the importance of accurate documentation in EHR in a healthcare setting.
The Importance of Accurate Health Documentation in the EHR
Electronic health records (EHR) are computerized medical records and can be used for a variety of purposes. They have been implemented for many years in the healthcare system, digitizing patient, and facility information, and offer providers many benefits to their use. However, accurate usage of EHR is vital for their success. This course will cover the importance of accurate documentation in EHR in a healthcare setting.
Patient and Resident Rights
Patients are entitled to protections and rights established by federal, state, and local or regional laws. These rights apply whether they reside temporarily or permanently in a medical center, hospital, clinic, extended care facility, private care home, residential care facility for the elderly, or skilled nursing facility. They may also be entitled to additional rights through voluntary codes of ethics adopted by organizations, associations, and societies that guide the conduct of members and providers. Understanding the rights of patients and residents will enable health care providers and caregivers to operate according to best-practice standards and protect themselves and their employers from costly and unpleasant legal action.
Patient and Resident Rights
Patients are entitled to protections and rights established by federal, state, and local or regional laws. These rights apply whether they reside temporarily or permanently in a medical center, hospital, clinic, extended care facility, private care home, residential care facility for the elderly, or skilled nursing facility. They may also be entitled to additional rights through voluntary codes of ethics adopted by organizations, associations, and societies that guide the conduct of members and providers. Understanding the rights of patients and residents will enable health care providers and caregivers to operate according to best-practice standards and protect themselves and their employers from costly and unpleasant legal action.
Medicare Rights and Protections
This course was developed and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Health Insurance Marketplace. This course explains the rights and protections afforded to someone enrolled in Original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage Plan, another Medicare health plan, or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
Medicare Rights and Protections
This course was developed and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Health Insurance Marketplace. This course explains the rights and protections afforded to someone enrolled in Original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage Plan, another Medicare health plan, or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
Customer Service Training for Medical Collections
This course provides training for successfully negotiating with customers to collect medical debts. Learners will be instructed in setting up goals and practicing a few core competencies to make negotiations for collection of past due accounts a positive and rewarding experience. The course also includes scenario-based learning, which supplies learners with a variety of responses to 15 possible objections to debt payment.
Customer Service Training for Medical Collections
This course provides training for successfully negotiating with customers to collect medical debts. Learners will be instructed in setting up goals and practicing a few core competencies to make negotiations for collection of past due accounts a positive and rewarding experience. The course also includes scenario-based learning, which supplies learners with a variety of responses to 15 possible objections to debt payment.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the Laboratory Setting
HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules have significantly changed the way health care facilities and healthcare providers operate. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA, along with privacy, security, and breach notification rules protect the privacy and security of all health information, including laboratory test results. These rules also provide individuals with certain rights to their specific health information. As someone working in a laboratory setting, you play a critical role in protecting the privacy and security of patient information. This course is designed for laboratory personnel, from administrative assistants, to medical technologists, and everyone on staff that may have access to protected health information. In this course we will review the best practices for maintaining HIPAA compliance, and explore the importance safeguarding various systems that house protected health information.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the Laboratory Setting
HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules have significantly changed the way health care facilities and healthcare providers operate. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA, along with privacy, security, and breach notification rules protect the privacy and security of all health information, including laboratory test results. These rules also provide individuals with certain rights to their specific health information. As someone working in a laboratory setting, you play a critical role in protecting the privacy and security of patient information. This course is designed for laboratory personnel, from administrative assistants, to medical technologists, and everyone on staff that may have access to protected health information. In this course we will review the best practices for maintaining HIPAA compliance, and explore the importance safeguarding various systems that house protected health information.
Informed Consent
Informed consent involves a healthcare provider explaining to a patient the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a treatment, procedure, or intervention. Informed consent is both an ethical and legal obligation of healthcare providers, as patients ultimately have the right to direct what happens to their bodies.
This microlearning course covers the definition of informed consent and explain why its more than just getting a patient to sign a paper form, then discuss the five key components for obtaining informed consent.
Informed Consent
Informed consent involves a healthcare provider explaining to a patient the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a treatment, procedure, or intervention. Informed consent is both an ethical and legal obligation of healthcare providers, as patients ultimately have the right to direct what happens to their bodies.
This microlearning course covers the definition of informed consent and explain why its more than just getting a patient to sign a paper form, then discuss the five key components for obtaining informed consent.
Protecting Human Subjects
Research with human subject can occasionally result in dilemma. The importance of demonstrating respect for research participants is reflected in the principles used to define ethical research. This course is intended to teach individuals and investigators involved in the design or conduct of human subject research to understand their obligations to protect the rights and welfare of subjects in research. This course covers the goals and principles of human Subjects Protection, Nazi medical war crimes, and a timeline of important historical events. You will also cover the requirements for federal support, the Belmont report, the Basic HHS Policy for Protection of Human Research Subjects.
Protecting Human Subjects
Research with human subject can occasionally result in dilemma. The importance of demonstrating respect for research participants is reflected in the principles used to define ethical research. This course is intended to teach individuals and investigators involved in the design or conduct of human subject research to understand their obligations to protect the rights and welfare of subjects in research. This course covers the goals and principles of human Subjects Protection, Nazi medical war crimes, and a timeline of important historical events. You will also cover the requirements for federal support, the Belmont report, the Basic HHS Policy for Protection of Human Research Subjects.
HIPAA and Patient Rights in Behavioral Health Settings
Understanding HIPAA is essential for anyone working in a behavioral health setting. This course provides an overview of how behavioral health professionals protect patient privacy and rights using HIPAA regulations, the types of information covered, and who must follow the regulations outlined in the law. The course also describes how to submit a HIPAA violation complaint and the penalties for violations. Course expiration date: 1/20/2026
HIPAA and Patient Rights in Behavioral Health Settings
Understanding HIPAA is essential for anyone working in a behavioral health setting. This course provides an overview of how behavioral health professionals protect patient privacy and rights using HIPAA regulations, the types of information covered, and who must follow the regulations outlined in the law. The course also describes how to submit a HIPAA violation complaint and the penalties for violations. Course expiration date: 1/20/2026
HIPAA Applications in Behavioral Health Settings
Protecting patient health is essential. This course provides an overview and examples of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA, as it relates to behavioral health settings. This course also provides an overview of how personal representatives are used to manage protected health information on behalf of a patient. Course expiration date: 1/31/2026
HIPAA Applications in Behavioral Health Settings
Protecting patient health is essential. This course provides an overview and examples of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA, as it relates to behavioral health settings. This course also provides an overview of how personal representatives are used to manage protected health information on behalf of a patient. Course expiration date: 1/31/2026