The No. 1 thing you don't know about complying with HIPAA just might make your professional life a little easier! This web conference will transform the way you think about HIPAA compliance.
The HIPAA Security Rule is poorly understood in popular discourse among mental health clinicians. Rather than a game of whack-a-mole where you attempt to find the right "HIPAA compliant" product or service, only to be told later that it isn't "HIPAA compliant," compliance with HIPAA around digital technology is a process that is both flexible and requires a modicum of attention.
Come learn about the three processes that make up compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule:
Learn how these processes can be different for mental health clinicians and for practices of different sizes. Understand how they help you and your clients do better and safer work, while simultaneously covering your potential legal liability.
Mental health clinicians have long held security as an important part of our work—we simply call it "confidentiality." Come learn how to apply your already-existing ethical values and practical skills to your HIPAA compliance, as well.
This web conference is an educational session based on guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as well as the professional experience and training of the presenters, and should not be viewed as a replacement for legal advice or professional consultation.
This intermediate, instructional level web conference is designed to help clinicians:
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Attendees who register for this event will log in to the web conference center by using a computer and calling in to the teleconference line. Attendees will be able to ask live audio questions via phone and/or submit text chat questions via computer. Live streaming video and/or document sharing will also be available to participants. Alternatively, attendees may dial in to the teleconference line only, though attendees dialing in by phone only will be unable to ask questions. The video portion of the web conference center is not accessible via smartphone or tablet.
Before the scheduled event, all registered attendees will be sent a reminder email with specific instructions on how to log in to the web conference center, as well as links to optional handout materials if applicable.
This event will include lecture and question-and-answer periods. After the live event, a written transcript of the event will be available in the Member's Area. Members of GoodTherapy.org can receive continuing education credits for attending this event by logging in to the GoodTherapy.org Member's Area.
At the conclusion of this event, you will receive an email with information about how to request a CE certificate. You will need to enter the start and end codes that will be announced at the beginning and end of the presentation. These codes confirm that you attended the entire event. You will be prompted to complete a survey. You will need to complete this online survey within six days of the event. Once you complete the survey, you can download a copy of your CE certificate instantly.
Two CE credits will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety.
GoodTherapy.org is also an Approved Education Provider by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals (provider #135463). Of the eight counselor skill groups ascribed to by NAADAC, this course is classified within counseling services.
GoodTherapy.org is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.
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Premium and Pro Membership with GoodTherapy includes access to this web conference at no additional cost, as well as other member benefits such as a profile listing in GoodTherapy's Therapist Directory. Not yet a member? Sign up for a Premium or Pro Membership, here.
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Mental health professionals who are not members can attend this live web conference for $30.95 or access the homestudy recording for $15.50. Sign up here to purchase this CE course and earn a CE certificate.
This presentation offered so much new information and the method of presenting was so lighthearted and interesting- excellent presentation! - Karen Christopherson, MSW, LMSW, CAADC
Risk analysis, risk management plan, policies and procedures, ongoing work- it made things less overwhelming and gave me direction. - Leonna Rae Chodos, MA, MFT
This event offered great specific examples of how to make your practice HIPAA compliant using modern technology and social media. - Emma Hertzel, LCSW
Roy Huggins, LPC, NCC has a private practice in Portland, Oregon, where he is also the Director for Person-Centered Tech. Roy has a passion for teaching therapists about the Internet and enjoys helping them understand how electronic communication is the future of their practice and profession.
Roy sits on the board for the Zur Institute, and he is a member of the Counselor Education Department at Portland State University. He regularly teaches mental health professionals on the ethical standards in the world of technology.
Roy offers a webinar series every month on digital confidentiality that covers not only the "what we must do" parts of HIPAA and professional ethics but also the "what we can do" parts. His website is also replete with free articles and resources for using digital technology in professional mental health practice. Find it all at www.personcenteredtech.com.
Rob is a Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina for professional counselors. He is a Nationally Certified Counselor and the CEO of the private consulting firm Tame Your Practice where he helps mental health therapists promote their practices. He specializes in using technology efficiently while complying with the current requirements and guidelines. He is an editor for the American Counseling Association magazine for the "Tech Tutor" column.
Rob, with co-author Nancy Wheeler, also recently published Private Practice Preparedness: The Health Care Professional's Guide to Closing a Practice Due to Retirement, Death, or Disability. This eBook includes downloadable templates that help health care professionals fulfill ethics code obligations.
He enjoys playing board games and ultimate Frisbee, traveling, and time with his family. For more information on Rob and his work, please visit www.tameyourpractice.com.