How to Have an Ethical and HIPAA-Compliant Web Presence Episode 1: Considerations for Therapist Websites and Practice Profiles

Course Materials

Syllabus

  1.  What HIPAA Security standards and ethical standards impact websites and therapist directory profiles?
    1. Protected Health Information (PHI)
    2. Business Associates and the “cloud”
    3. Relevant ethics codes
  2. How do websites contact PHI? How can we manage the associated security risks?
    1. Typical info in websites
    2. Distinction between PHI and non-PHI info on websites
    3. Risk mitigation solutions for PHI on websites
  3. What content items do I need on my website for legal-ethical reasons?
  4. What are some legal-ethical considerations in Facebook pages and therapist directory profiles?

 

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