Healthcare Course Library for Continuing Education

HIPAA, Social Media, and Texting Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was established in 1996. In addition to other measures, HIPAA specifies patient privacy standards, defines protected health information (PHI), and specifies how PHI can and cannot be shared. HIPAA is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). All covered entities and their employees are subject to HIPAA, and penalties can be severe, with up to $1.5 million fines for multiple violations.

Social media has important uses in the healthcare realm, and healthcare professionals are increasingly using text messaging to deliver better healthcare. However, these technologies carry several risks, including the risk of inappropriate sharing of PHI. This course provides definitions and information on HIPAA, the privacy rule, PHI, how PHI must be secured and how risks must be mitigated. It also provides examples of violations and how social media and text messaging can be used compliantly.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Course Code: CO2236743

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA, along with privacy, security, and breach notification rules protects the privacy and security of all patients. These rules also provide individuals with certain rights to their specific health information. In this course we will review the best practices for maintaining HIPAA compliance, and explore the importance of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 in addition to the more recent Omnibus Final Rule implemented in 2013. This course is approved by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to provide 0.5 continuing education credit for long term care workers in Washington State.

HIPAA Compliance and Cyber Security Protection Strategies for the ASC

This course will cover the regulations pertaining to how Ambulatory Surgical Centers protect their patients protected health information, also called PHI. There are increasing security breaches in our electronic landscape that doctors, nurses, independent contractors, and the interdisciplinary team should familiarize themselves with to avoid security breaches.
This course aligns with the training requirements specified in the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory HealthCare (AAAHC) Accreditation Handbook.

The Importance of Integrative Health

Integrative health is the next step in the evolution of healthcare. As practiced today, integrative health represents an application of care in which conventional and nontraditional approaches are systematically coordinated around patient needs and circumstances. Goals are mind-body centric with focus on preventing and treating disease, as well as helping patients heal physically and spiritually.
This course provides an overview of integrative health, examines its importance in the face of increasing demands on the healthcare system, and identifies barriers and opportunities for the integration of oral and behavioral healthcare into traditional primary care settings.

Proper Use of Restraints – Case Studies and Scenarios

This course reviews important concepts underlying the proper use of restraints in home healthcare and hospice facilities, utilizing case studies and patient scenarios. Course expiration date: 5/25/2026

Human Resources for Managers

This course provides a background of the top 7 principles of human resources management are according to the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Maintenance of a Clean and Safe Environment

Maintaining a clean and safe environment is important for patient safety and infection risk as well as that of the home healthcare worker. Safety concerns can arise at any time. It is important to routinely scan for potential risks and address them in a timely manner to minimize potential harm and maintain a safe, clean environment for patients. Course expiration date: 1/3/2026

Have a H.E.A.R.T. for Customer Service

Providing quality patient care with excellent customer service should be a top priority for any organization; however, lapses in service can occur. This microlearning course focuses on service recovery using the HEART Method, which can help re-establish patient trust and turn a negative experience into a positive one.

Look-Alike Organizations: Eligibility Components and Requirements for the Initial Designation

Health Center look-alikes are health centers that improve the health of the nations underserved communities and vulnerable populations by expanding access to comprehensive culturally competent quality primary health care services.
This course provides an overview of Health Center look-alikes including areas of funding eligibility, application process and programs that can benefit the financial and overall wellbeing of the organization.