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HIPAA Compliance for Remote Workers – Recorded Webinar
Recorded Webinar
Covid-19 suddenly made widespread maintenance, transmission and receipt of protected health information (PHI) by people working remotely from home a new reality – and exposed that PHI to significant HIPAA breach risks. Protocols to protect PHI during remote work had to be developed quickly on the fly with little time to train or properly equip workforce members. It’s not surprising that many remote work HIPAA protocols are incomplete and slapdash patchworks because covered entities faced unprecedented patient surges and focused on meeting vital patient care obligations. Business associates had to continue serving covered entities while quickly hit by unexpected stay-at-home orders and social distancing requirements in the office.
Remote work is not going away. Employers discovered they can save money by having some jobs performed remotely at least part-time and the new Omicron Coronavirus strain piling quickly on the Delta Coronavirus strain is sending people back home again or delaying their return to the office. Surveys indicate remote work will continue to grow when the pandemic ends but privacy and security data protections are still inadequate.
This webinar summarizes remote work HIPAA compliance lessons learned during the pandemic.
Attend this webinar to see how your remote work PHI safeguards measure up to hard-learned best practices throughout the healthcare industry. Cyber-criminal attacks on the healthcare industry have increased dramatically during the pandemic. PHI in remote workplaces is low-hanging fruit for criminals and unsecure remote workplaces give criminals access to the wider organization. Remote work is not going away – so make sure to protect PHI maintained, transmitted, created and received by remote workforce members.
Paul R. Hales, J.D. is widely recognized for his expert knowledge and ability to explain the HIPAA Rules clearly in plain language. Paul is an attorney licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States and a graduate of Columbia University Law School with an international practice in HIPAA privacy and security. He is the author of all content in The HIPAA E-Tool®, an Internet-based, complete HIPAA compliance solution with separate editions for Covered Entities, Business Associates, Health Plans and Third Party Administrators.
Venue: Recorded Webinar
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) must comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Conditions of Participation located in Appendix W in the manual. This eight-part webinar series will cover the CAH CoP manual. There were changes and new regulations for CAHs in 2020, including a change to all the tag numbers, some which do not include Interpretive Guidelines or Survey Procedures. Changes include infection prevention and control and antibiotic stewardship, QAPI and Swing Bed changes. This seminar will help CAHs comply with specific CoP problem areas, such as nursing care plans, necessary policies and procedures, medication administration and drug storage, and informed consent to name a few. Part Four of Eight: Governing Board, Agreements and Contracted Services, QAPI, Discharge Planning Objectives Describe that CMS requires the Board enter into a written agreement for telemedicine services Describe requirements for contract management for a CAH Describe the essential elements of a QAPI program and Board responsibilities Recall the requirement for when a discharge evaluation must be completed Organizational Structure and Governing Body/Individual Governing body/Individual’s responsibilities Appointment to medical staff Telemedicine services and requirements Required disclosures Agreements and Contracted Services Agreement with providers or suppliers Lab and diagnostic services Food services Quality Assurance Performance Improvement - QAPI Changes to the QAPI program Requirements of a QAPI program QAPI standards Data collection and analysis Reference: Standards and guidelines for Acute hospitals Discharge Planning Need for effective discharge planning process Discharge evaluation and plan Review of discharge planning process Requirement to assist in PAC selection Appendix and Resources
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) must comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Conditions of Participation located in Appendix W in the manual. This eight-part webinar series will cover the CAH CoP manual. There were changes and new regulations for CAHs in 2020, including a change to all the tag numbers, some which do not include Interpretive Guidelines or Survey Procedures. Changes include infection prevention and control and antibiotic stewardship, QAPI and Swing Bed changes. This seminar will help CAHs comply with specific CoP problem areas, such as nursing care plans, necessary policies and procedures, medication administration and drug storage, and informed consent to name a few. Part Two of Eight: Emergency Services, Staffing and Responsibilities, Provision of Services, Emergency Procedures and EMTALA Objectives Describe staffing requirements and supervision Recall the required14 emergency department written policies that must be present Describe that CMS has a list of emergency drugs and equipment every CAH must have Recall that a CAH must comply with EMTALA requirements Emergency Services 14 Emergency department policies ED staffing Equipment, Supplies, and Medication Blood and Blood Products Staffing/Personnel Coordination with Emergency Response Systems Staffing and Responsibilities Staffing and responsibilities Physician supervision Transfer of patient Patient admissions Provision of Services Patient care policies Scope of services Emergency medical services Medical management Diagnostic and therapeutic services Supplies Outpatient services Outpatient director Inpatient services Census and Ensuring compliance EMTALA Physician lists Central log Medical Screening examination Admit or transfer Appendix and Resources
ICD-10-CM updates for 2025 will become effective on October 1, 2024. These updates will include several guideline changes as well as multiple updates & additions to the specific chapters. This webinar will discuss the new guidelines as well as specific code categories in which you need to be alert to changes that may impact your code selection. All chapters will be included to ensure your specialty is covered. It is important that you be proactive and prepared when submitting your claims with discharge dates of October 1. Missed update information may cause a processing & reimbursement delay. Webinar’s Goals Be aware of guideline changes Learn about chapter specific additions & updates Ensure you are prepared with new code information Align with your software vendors to implement any necessary changes Target Audience Revenue Cycle Managers & staff Billers Coders Clinical Documentation Staff Finance Managers Denial Management Staff Physicians Mid Level Providers Claims Follow Up Staff
Imagine the thrill of automating those repetitive Excel tasks that have been draining your productivity. Picture the convenience of effortlessly streamlining complex processes, leaving you with more time to focus on what truly matters. Now, consider the positive impact you can have on your team and clients by offering streamlined, error-free solutions. Excel macros are powerful tools that can transform your Excel experience by automating repetitive tasks, freeing up your time for more important work. If you often find yourself performing the same actions or dealing with time-consuming Excel processes that beg for automation, it's time to dive into the world of macros. In this session, we will explore two methods for creating macros in Excel: The Macro Recorder and The Macro Editor, ensuring you have a comprehensive understanding of both. Objectives By the end of this session, you will have gained proficiency in creating and editing macros using Excel's Macro Recorder and the Macro Editing Tool. Why You Should Attend Mastering macro creation and editing is a crucial skill for advanced Excel users. This knowledge will not only save you valuable time but also benefit your colleagues and clients, as you'll be able to automate various Excel-based tasks and processes. If you've never created macros before, this webinar is for you. Topics covered Best practices for planning your macros Creating macros using the Macro Recorder Saving files as macro-enabled Excel workbooks Executing macros effortlessly Adding a macro-triggering button A comprehensive tour of the Macro Editor Making basic modifications to macros (VBA fundamentals) Leveraging the Personal Macro Workbook to share macros across all your files Who Should Attend? This webinar is designed to kickstart your journey into the world of macros. It's suitable for intermediate-to-advanced Excel users across all industries and job roles. Although we will be using the latest version of Excel for Windows, the majority of the functionalities discussed are applicable to earlier versions of the application as well.