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Updated for 2010 Requirements
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Understanding HITECH

NASW offers a series of six online HIPAA courses to help you meet your compliance needs. New course added: Understanding HITECH addresses many changes to HIPAA that became effective in 2010.  Complete HIPAA Course Listings: Understanding HITECH HIPAA Security Basics HIPAA Privacy Basics Clients’ Rights Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information Notice of Privacy Practices [CLICK HERE TO REGISTER] Courses may be previewed or purchased. Visit www.hipaaprof.com/nasw NASW member discounts. Package plans also available.

NASW and HIPAAprof are pleased to introduce the updated lessons for our Online HIPAA Training Program and a new course: Understanding HITECH . The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 included increased penalties for privacy and security violations as well as funding for implementation of health information technology. These provisions include the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). The HITECH Act provides for increased enforcement and penalties for breaches in the privacy and security of protected health information in the age of EMR (electronic health records). This course provides an overview of the amended federal HIPAA regulations that are effective as of February 17, 2010 for most healthcare entities, including many social workers. The basic course will provide up to one (1) continuing education contact hour approved by the NASW CE Approval Program (check for specific requirements in your state).  In addition, a comprehensive 6-course package includes updated content for basic and advanced HIPAA privacy and security courses. To preview a course or register as a student, visit www.hipaaprof.com/nasw.

REMINDER TO MEMBERS: You will need a valid NASW membership number at the time of registration in order to be eligible for the member rate.  You can locate your membership number in multiple ways:

• Check your NASW membership card.
• Look at the number above your name on the mailing label of the NASW NEWS.
• Look at the number on the mailing label of your state chapter newsletter.
• View your membership profile online 24 hours a day, when you log on to the NASW web page as a member.  If you are already logged on as a member you may need to log off and re-enter the site and check the box to “Update my Profile.”
• Call NASW Membership Services at 800-742-4089 (M – F, 8:30 – 5:30 ET).
• Contact NASW Membership Services by email at membership@naswdc.org (it may take up to two business days for your membership number to be sent via email).

Non-members may join NASW online now or may register for HIPAA courses at the non-member rate.

DISCLAIMER: The training provided through NASW and HIPAAprof has been reviewed by various experts.  However, no guarantee is provided that the information is complete and accurate.  No lawyer-client relationship is created between NASW, the NASW Legal Defense Fund or HIPAAprof and participants in the HIPAA e-learning program, nor does the information presented constitute legal advice.  Attending or completing a workshop or course about the HIPAA requirements is highly recommended to increase social workers' knowledge about the regulations and to provide additional documentation of good faith compliance.  However, social workers may also need to seek information about state law provisions that may be more protective of privacy than the HIPAA standards or that may afford clients greater access to their own health records.  While the application of state laws is covered in a general way, no specific state's law is reviewed.  Reference should be made to the state social work board or legal counsel experienced in health law in your state.