HIPAA Matters During the Coronavirus

This on-demand course, 'HIPAA Matters During the Coronavirus,' addresses the critical need for chiropractic offices to understand and adhere to HIPAA guidelines amidst the COVID-19 crisis. It emphasizes mitigating vulnerabilities whether an office is open, closed, or preparing to reopen, providing a crucial framework for maintaining compliance during uncertain times.Led by Dr. Mario Fucinari, the program guides participants through assessing risks related to the COVID-19 virus, developing emergency plans for patient access, and documenting risk assessments. Attendees will learn to write essential policies and procedures for operating a chiropractic office in emergency mode, ensuring robust compliance and patient safety.

• •Understand core HIPAA requirements and how they apply to chiropractic practices during public health emergencies
• •Identify and assess HIPAA vulnerabilities specific to remote work, telehealth, and emergency office operations
• •Develop and implement emergency response policies that maintain patient privacy and data security
• •Create documentation procedures for risk assessments and compliance decisions made during crisis situations
• •Design secure protocols for patient communication and record access during office closures or transitions
• •Establish business continuity plans that balance operational needs with HIPAA compliance obligations