All covered entity organizations that handle protected health information (PHI) must follow the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Consequently these entities and business associates must have an active HIPAA Privacy Policy to achieve HIPAA Compliance.
A covered entity is a healthcare provider, health plan, health insurer or healthcare clearinghouse. A business associate is an entity who handles protected health information on behalf of a covered entity. Under HIPAA Policy, PHI is individually identifiable health information that is used, maintained, stored or transmitted by a HIPAA covered entity. It is the responsibility of these organizations to safeguard all protected health information and demonstrate this through a carefully crafted HIPAA compliance plan with HIPAA Privacy Policies.
HIPAA Associates has HIPAA Privacy Policy templates available for all health care organizations intent on following the HIPAA Privacy Rule. In addition we also have custom made HIPAA Privacy Policies available which we can create in conjunction with your privacy officer.
Our HIPAA Privacy Policies cover all of the important issues which will affect a covered entity or a business associate.
The following are the topics covered by our template policies which are ready to implement in any HIPAA Compliance program.
Topics Covered
- HIPAA Privacy Regulations
- HIPAA Administrative Safeguard Requirements
- Physical Safeguard Requirements
- Technical Safeguard Requirements
- Permissible Use and Disclosures
- Reasonable Safeguards
- Breaches
- OCR investigations
- Uses and Disclosures of PHI
- Family or Friends Involved in Care
- Disclosures of Protected Health Information to Law Enforcement
- Uses and Disclosures for Fundraising
- Uses and Disclosuresfor Marketing
- HIPAA Definitions
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- Business Associate Agreements
- HIPAA Privacy Training
- Safeguards for Protected Health Information
- Privacy Complaints
- Sanctions for HIPAA violations
- No Retaliation for Exercising Privacy Rights
- Access to PHI
- Restrictions on Uses and Disclosures
- Amendment to PHI
- Accounting of Disclosures
- Confidential Communication
- Minimum Necessary Standard
- Authorization for Use and Disclosure of PHI
- Verification of Identity
- Notification of Breach of Unsecured PHI
Privacy Policies
- HIPAA Definitions
- General Administrative Requirements
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- Business Associate Agreements
- HIPAA Privacy Training
- Safeguards for Protected Health Information
- Privacy Complaints
- Sanctions for Hipaa Violations
- No Retaliation for Exercising Privacy Rights
- Access to PHI
- Restriction on Uses and Disclosures
- Amendment to PHI
- Accounting of Disclosures
- Confidential Communication
- Uses and Disclosures of PHI
- Family Or Friends Involved In Care
- Disclosures Of Protected Health Information To Law Enforcement
- Uses and Disclosures for Fundraising
- Minimum Necessary Standard
- Authorization for Use and Disclosure of PHI
- Verification of Identity
- Uses And Disclosures For Marketing
- Notification of Breach of Unsecured PHI
Forms
- Privacy Complaint Form
- Privacy Complaint Intake Form
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of NPP form
- Authorization for Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information
- Acknowledgement Form
HIPAA Privacy Policy Template
Our HIPAA Privacy Policies are ready for purchase by your organization. These are easily modifiable for immediate use. They cover all the policies & procedures to be compliant with the Privacy Rule & HITECH Regulations.
HIPAA Associates Will Help With Your HIPAA Policy
Our professionals will assist you with all of these important policies and procedures. HIPAA Associates develops and consults on HIPAA compliance plans that include HIPAA privacy and security, policies and procedures and breach reporting requirements in compliance with the HIPAA Rules. Of great importance to your organizaiton, HIPAA Associates is always available to assist you when questions arise regarding the HIPAA Rule. HIPAA consulting is the main focus of our organization. We would be happy to discuss with you how we can help with your program.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Any covered entity that handles protected health information (PHI) must be prepared to protect that information. This is done by creating and implementing a HIPAA compliance plan with policies and procedures to safeguard PHI. The plan will outline the steps you will have to take in the event of a breach. This will ensure that all workforce members are properly trained on how to handle PHI in all its forms.
HIPAA Associates is prepared to create the perfect compliance plan for your organization that has all the necessary policies, procedures and training you will need to keep your PHI safe.
