HIPAA Quick Reference
Guide For Employees
There are some
HIPAA questions regularly coming up in my work area. I know we
have all had the required new employee HIPAA training, but a refresher
class might be really helpful.It is always good to talk about a potential HIPAA problem early before it becomes an actual problem. The HIPAA Program Office staff will be happy to discuss and plan an education session to fit your specific needs. If you would like to Schedule a Refresher Training, just call the HIPAA Program Office at 773-834-9716.
Sometimes a problem can result in an employee or patient concern being reported to the HIPAA Program Office. In this case, we would recommend a Refresher Training be scheduled so everyone is aware of the problem and the solution.
Who
can I call if I have questions about HIPAA?The HIPAA Program Office is available if you have questions about patient privacy and confidentiality. This includes questions on existing processes or functions you perform as well as new processes, programs, or initiatives you are considering that involve patients and protected health information (PHI). Contact the HIPAA Program Office early in your planning process so we can provide guidance and help you do the right thing.
What should I do
if I want to file a patient privacy complaint?You can file a complaint by contacting:
- The HIPAA Program Office directly at 773-834-9716, if you don't want to be anonymous.
- The toll-free HIPAA Resource Line at 1-877-440-5480, if you wish to be anonymous. The HIPAA Resource Line is available 24 hours a day.
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