Required Trainings under HIPAA Compliance

There are a couple of mandatory and highly recommended training components required for an organization to comply with the administrative requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Mandatory Training Requirements

To achieve and maintain HIPAA compliance, staff members must undergo specific training covering the proper handling and security of Protected Health Information (PHI).

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Frequency

HIPAA training and certification are an annual requirement. Training certificates are valid for one year.

HIPAA Training

Essential for all employees handling Protected Health Information (PHI), covering the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and proper handling of patient data.

Security Awareness Training

Security Awareness Training is highly recommended, as many HIPAA requirements relate to technology based security at the organization and user level. This training educates employees on identifying and preventing cyber threats like phishing, social engineering, and emphasizes best practices for data protection.

Policy Review and Attestation

Training is also achieved through the required annual review and attestation of organizational policies and procedures. The platform offers a policy library with templates that staff must review and digitally sign or attest to.

Training Content, Delivery, and Scope

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All training programs in Accountable include engaging video content, quizzes, and result in a completion certificate, with automated tracking of employee progress.

Duration and Format

• The standardized HIPAA training course typically takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes to complete. For organizations utilizing interpreters, the time commitment for training is estimated to be around 1 hour per interpreter.
• Training is delivered via online training courses that include videos and quizzes. This format is accessible on any device. The goal of the program is to be a non-cheesy, minimum standard compliant program.