The Requirements and Responsibilities of a HIPAA Security/Privacy Officer 2019

Topics

• Position requirements (education, experience, skill sets, etc.)
• Position goals
• Stay abreast of regulations
• Position responsibilities -
• Ensure continuous progress toward full compliance
• Initiate compliance with HIPAA (according to regulations)
• Oversee and deliver appropriate training programs to all employees
• Develop appropriate security/privacy policies & procedures
• Track access to PHI
• Track compliance with HIPAA regulations at the facility & individual levels
• Apply sanctions to HIPAA violators
• Investigate and resolve HIPAA violations
• Prepare a department budget
• Manage any information security personnel
• Hold Business Associates accountable for their own compliance with HIPAA

Who should Attend

• Someone who will make the decision for hiring a person for this position
• Someone interested in becoming a HIPAA Security/Privacy Officer
• MDs and healthcare professionals
• Practice/Hospital Administrators
• Facility managers
• IT professionals
• Attorneys
• Business Associates of healthcare facilities
• Any person who deals directly or indirectly with PHI