Solo Practice Policy Course: Devices
1 Hour. Solo PCT Way HIPAA Manual Program Mini-Course. Non-CE.
Presented By: Roy Huggins, LPC NCC
Course Description
In this mini-course, you will:
- Learn about how we need to secure devices in our practices
- “Harden” your devices using the Device Security Center (Solo Practice Care Premium subscription required)
- Add the Devices and Electronic Equipment chapter to your manual
Jump in when you’re ready!
This is not a continuing education course
Educational Objectives
- Describe what settings and software are needed to harden a device
- Describe why device security impacts client privacy and HIPAA compliance
- Catalog practice devices using the Device Catalog
Syllabus
- Learn about “device hardening” and why it is important
- Learn about the behavioral aspects of keeping devices secure
- Harden your practice devices
- Start using your Device Catalog
- Add the Devices and Electronic Equipment chapter to your manual
References
None.
This course is part of the Solo PCT Way HIPAA Manual. Check it out here.
Presented/Developed By
Roy Huggins, LPC NCC, is a counselor in private practice who also directs Person-Centered Tech. Roy worked as a professional Web developer for 7 years before changing paths and makes it his mission to grow clinicians’ understanding of the Internet and other electronic communications mediums for the future of our practices and our professions.
Roy is an adjunct instructor at the Portland State University Counseling program where he teaches Ethics and is a member of the Zur Institute advisory board. He has acted as a subject matter expert on HIPAA, security, and clinical use of technology for Counseling licensure boards, and both state and national mental health professional organizations. He has co-authored or authored 2 book chapters, and he routinely consults with mental health colleagues on ethical and practical issues surrounding tech in clinical practice. He served for 5 years on the board of the Oregon Mental Health Counselors Association and then the Oregon Counseling Association as the Technology Committee Chair.
He really likes this stuff.
Program Notices
Accuracy, Utility, and Risks Statement: This program discusses strategies for complying with HIPAA’s Security Rule. It may not include information on all applicable state laws. Misapplication of the materials, or errors in the materials, could result in security problems, data breaches, or non-compliance with applicable laws or ethics codes.
Conflicts of Interest: None.
Commercial Support: None.
This course is subject to our cancellation/refund policy and complaint policy.
This course is part of the Solo PCT Way HIPAA Manual. Check it out here.