Ethics, HIPAA & Mandated Reporting
Doing what is best for the patient is often influenced and, at times, compromised by external factors. This course reviews rules and regulations by profession and industry.
1.0 CEU PT/OT/ST
Define the terms Morality, Ethics and Law.
Understand sources of moral and ethical obligations for rehabilitation professionals.
Know the term PISB/IPSB, the prevalence and effective management strategies.
Understand the basic requirements of the Safe Medical Device Act of 1990.
Be able to define the terms Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation for both children and adults.
Be familiar with how to report suspected abuse and state requirements for mandated reporters.
Define what constitutes Protected Health Information (PHI) and electronic Protected Health Information (e-PHI).
Understand how the Privacy Rule translates to common day-to-day interactions with patients, families, caregivers and friends
Be familiar with the basic HIPAA Security Guidelines that each individual who has access to PHI or e-PHI should follow.
Course Descriptor
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Ethics for Independents
The Safe Medical Device Act
Mandated Reporting Requirements
HIPAA Privacy & Security
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Yes! This is part of the 3 Hour Modular Course, "Maintenance Therapy. A BluePrint for Success" which is approved/registered in 8 States and accepted in 17 States. A Modular Course means that you can take a portion of the course and still earn credit.
We hope so! We add states based on member request and are approved, registered or accepted in the following States: AL, AZ, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, OH (OT only), PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VI, WY.
It DOES NOT mean that in the remaining states, our courses will not count toward your CEUs - it just means that the process may need to be manual (self-reported). Ask your ITA team if you have questions and we will check the process for you.
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