Course Description
One of the reasons the Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was established was to protect a patient's health information and to maintain patient confidentiality and autonomy. It is the responsibility of radiologic technologists (RTs), as well as any healthcare provider, to adhere to HIPAA laws and regulations, as well as be aware of any additions or updates to them in their everyday practice and in regards to evolving technology. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as well as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) have developed a Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethics, respectively, that encourage compliance with HIPAA guidelines for protecting patients' health information. In order to uphold them both, RTs of all modalities should be well versed with such regulations and changes to the law. All members of the healthcare team should also be thoroughly educated about the seriousness of violating HIPAA laws and the consequences they may suffer for failing to do so. This course will review and clarify HIPAA regulations, including all aspects of the law that pertain to the healthcare environment. It will also describe how HIPPA laws and updates apply to evolving technology in the medical field, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting evolution of telemedicine. All HIPAA updates that have been necessary in order to comply with today's ever changing and improving electronic technology will also be addressed.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the participant should be able to:
In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the "Take CE Test!" link to access the post-test.
Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment. You must answer 15 out of 20 questions correctly to receive the CE credit. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.
Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 2.0 ARRT Category A credits.
Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.
Approved by the state of Florida for ARRT Category A credit.
Texas indirect credit.
This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same biennium.
Category | Content Area | Credits |
---|---|---|
Magnetic Resonance | Patient Care | 2 |
Nuclear Medicine | Patient Care | 2 |
Radiation Therapy | Patient Care | 2 |
Radiography | Patient Care | 2 |
Radiologist Assistant | Safety | 2 |
Sonography | Patient Care | 2 |
Vascular Sonography | Patient Care | 2 |
Category | Subcategory | Credits |
---|---|---|
Magnetic Resonance | Patient Interactions and Management | 2 |
Nuclear Medicine | Patient Interactions and Management | 2 |
Radiation Therapy | Patient Interactions and Management | 2 |
Radiography | Patient Interactions and Management | 2 |
Radiologist Assistant | Patient Safety, Radiation Protection and Equipment Operation | 2 |
Sonography | Patient Interactions and Management | 2 |
Vascular Sonography | Patient Interactions and Management | 2 |
Category | Credits |
---|---|
Digital | 0 |
Fluoroscopy | 0 |
Mammography | 0 |
Deborah Greer M. Ed, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)®*
*Clinical Coordinator Radiography, CT and MR, Mercer County Community College West Windsor, NJ.
Address correspondence to: Deborah Greer M. Ed, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)®*. E-mail: debgreer724@msn.com.
Disclosure statement: The author reports having no significant financial or advisory relationships with corporate organizations related to this activity.
ABSTRACT
One of the reasons the Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was established was to protect a patient's health information and to maintain patient confidentiality and autonomy. It is the responsibility of radiologic technologists (RTs), as well as any healthcare provider, to adhere to HIPAA laws and regulations, as well as be aware of any additions or updates to them in their everyday practice and in regards to evolving technology. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as well as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) have developed a Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethics, respectively, that encourage compliance with HIPAA guidelines for protecting patients' health information. In order to uphold them both, RTs of all modalities should be well versed with such regulations and changes to the law. All members of the healthcare team should also be thoroughly educated about the seriousness of violating HIPAA laws and the consequences they may suffer for failing to do so. This course will review and clarify HIPAA regulations, including all aspects of the law that pertain to the healthcare environment. It will also describe how HIPPA laws and updates apply to evolving technology in the medical field, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting evolution of telemedicine. All HIPAA updates that have been necessary in order to comply with today's ever changing and improving electronic technology will also be addressed.
* This sample course is for reference purposes only. It is not currently available for earning CE credits. To earn ARRT CE credits please subscribe to eRADIMAGING where you will see a complete listing of all active and eligible CE courses.
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