HR's Guide to HIPAA Compliance

Lorman Education Services; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking knowledgeable HR professionals to enhance their understanding of HIPAA's impact on human resources. The role involves exploring compliance strategies, best practices for managing employee health information, and navigating the complexities of digital health data. Participants will gain valuable insights into maintaining compliance while fostering a supportive workplace environment. With a focus on practical application, this opportunity promises to equip attendees with the tools needed to effectively manage health information and ensure adherence to regulations. Join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to excellence in HR practices.

Benefits

Access to all training products for one year

Unlimited training in any format

Live webinars

OnDemand courses

Course manuals

Executive reports

White papers and articles

MP3 downloads

Qualifications

• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and their impact on HR practices.
• Ability to implement best practices for handling employee health information.

Responsibilities

• Educate HR staff on HIPAA compliance and best practices.
• Develop and enforce policies related to employee health information.

Skills

HIPAA Compliance

Health Information Management

HR Best Practices

Legal Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Certification in HR Management

Tools

Compliance Software

HR Management Systems

Job description

Learn HIPAA’s Impact on HR

Learn how HIPAA’s privacy and information security standards apply to your employees’ health information, a wellness program that may delight your workforce, your employer-sponsored health plan, and how some recent updates to HIPAA regulations may affect your HR practices. Gain practical tips and strategies to help you benchmark your organization’s approach to HIPAA compliance.

Learning Objectives

• You will be able to explain HIPAA and its relevance to HR.
• You will be able to identify best practices for handling employee health information if you have an employer-sponsored health plan.
• You will be able to recognize how to manage your employees’ health information in situations involving workers compensation, FMLA, or the ADA.
• You will be able to review strategies for maintaining compliance in a digital age.

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction

• Brief Introduction of the Host and Speaker
• Overview of the Webinar Agenda
• Importance of HIPAA Compliance in HR
• Overview of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
• Key Provisions of HIPAA Privacy and HIPAA Security Relevant to HR Professionals
• Definitions of Key Terms (e.g., PHI, Covered Entities, Business Associates)

HIPAA and HR: The Intersection and Challenges of Maintaining Compliance in a Digital Age

• How HIPAA Impacts HR Functions
• Some Do’s and Don’ts Related to the Collection and Use of On-The-Job Employee Health Information (Including Neural Information) to Inform Employment Decisions
• The Care and Feeding of Employer-Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Situations in Which Employee Health Information Is Needed

Best Practices for HIPAA Compliance in HR

• Implementing Privacy and Security Measures
• Training and Educating HR Staff
• Developing and Enforcing HIPAA Policies and Procedures
• Secure Electronic Communication and Storage
• Using Technology to Enhance Compliance

Case Studies and Real-World Examples

• Analysis of Real-World HIPAA Compliance Cases in HR
• Lessons Learned and Best Practices From These Cases

Credits

• ASA 1.0 - This program may qualify for 1.0 continuing education hour(s) towards maintaining your ASA credential.
• AK CLE 1.0 - Alaska attorneys may receive 1.0 hours of continuing legal education for completing this program.
• AL CLE 1.1 - This course has been approved by the Alabama State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.1 hours credit.
• AR CLE 1.0 - This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
• CA MCLE 1.0 - This course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hours of participatory credit.
• CT CLE 1.0 - This course has been approved for CLE credit in jurisdictions aside from CT.
• HR Certification Institute 1.0 - This program has been pre-approved for 1.0 (General) recertification credit hours.
• SHRM 1.0 - This program is valid for 1.0 PDC(s) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Who Should Attend?

This live webinar is designed for human resource managers, benefits professionals, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers, controllers, and CFOs.

Faculty

Eversheds Sutherland (US)

• Senior attorney at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, a multidisciplinary, international law firm.
• Recognized as a national expert on HIPAA and other information privacy and security laws.
• Frequent motivational speaker and compliance educator.

Access to All Training Products for One Year

Pay once and get a full year of unlimited training in any format, any time!

• OnDemand Courses
• Live Webinars
• MP3 Downloads
• Course Manuals
• Executive Reports
• White Papers and Articles

Questions? Call 877-296-2169 to speak with a real person.