Do rotating medical students and x-ray techs that participate in educational rounding in my office need training?
Yes, to cover yourself, take a few minutes to familiarize the employee with HIPAA regulations and document that you have done so. We recommend that anyone (employee, contractor, volunteer, etc.) who could possibly come into contact with patient information be trained on the organization’s policies and procedures with respect to the proper handling and protection of such information. Note that these policies and procedures include sanctions for those who break the rules. Even though it is not strictly required by HIPAA, we suggest that each person, at the completion of their training, sign a statement to the effect that they understand the policies and procedures and agree to abide by them.
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