Overview of the fundamentals of law, U.S. legal system, consents, confidentiality, release of information, use of patient records during proceedings, and health information practice, ethics, regulatory requirements, compliance, risk management, and quality improvement. Emphasis on privacy and security rules from the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
This class has no scheduled meetings and requires the use of Canvas. All coursework is completed on Canvas using an internet enabled device. This class is part of and is 17.5 weeks. For course details, students must check the instructor’s website. Required Textbooks: Brodnik, Melanie; Fundamentals of Law for Health Informatics and Information Management, 4nd Edition, AHIMA, 2023 or most recent editin Sayles, Nanette, Health Information Management Technology, An Applied Approach, 6th Edition, AHIMA, 2020 (required) Pocket Glossary for Health Information Management and Technology, 3rd Edition, AHIMA, 2012 (Optional) (optional) EHRGo Subscription (required)
PREREQ: HCT 61 Recommended Preparation, HCT 67 and HIT 50B