HIPAA Privacy Compliance Manual: Table Of Contents

Step 1: Read the Overview of the Privacy Rule

Step 2: Select a Privacy Officer

Step 3: Review & Implement Privacy Officer Responsibilities

Step 4: Conduct a Walk-Through of The Practice to Identify Privacy Risk Areas

Step 5: Implement a Notice of Privacy Practices

Step 6: Implement Privacy Policies And Procedures

Step 7: Implement a Patient Consent Form

Step 8: Implement a Patient Authorization Form

Step 9: Implement a Form Requesting Restrictions on Uses and Disclosures of PHI

Step 10: Implement a Form to Inspect and Copy PHI

Step 11: Implement Access Denial Form

Step 12: Implement a Form to Amend PHI

Step 13: Implement a Form to Receive an Accounting of Certain Disclosures of PHI for Non-TPO Purposes

Step 14: Implement a Log to Track Disclosures of PHI

Step 15: Implement Patient Complaint Forms

Step 16: Determine Who Can Use and Disclose PHI

Step 17: Update or Develop Job Descriptions With Respect to PHI Use and Disclosure

Step 18: Develop a List of Your Business Associates

Step 19: Implement Business Associate Contracts

Step 20: Train All Physicians and Staff on Privacy Policies and Notice of Privacy Practices

Step 21: Document Physician and Staff Training

Step 22: Obtain Signed Workforce Confidentiality Agreements From All Physicians and Staff

Step 23: Monitor Compliance With The Privacy Rule

Read the Overview of the Security Rule

Appendix 1 frequently asked questions

Appendix 2 HIPAA resources

Appendix 3 facsimile transmittal

Appendix 4 forms checklist

Bibliography