Policies are an integral component of an employee handbook. This week for your project, you will create an employee policy relating to HIPAA to include in your employee handbook.
In a minimum of 2 pages, include the following:
An office policy surrounding HIPAA and guidelines that employees must follow. Include in the office policy:
Principles and ethical beliefs of the organization
Why it’s important for your organization to follow HIPAA guidelines
The role that HIPAA guidelines play in upholding your organization’s values, integrity, and ethical practices.
Discuss how HIPAA policies may be received based on cultural differences.
As you draft your policy, remember your audience. You should use a suitable tone and develop your content in a way that will speak to and connect with your employee audience.
It may be helpful for you to compare various organizations’ privacy acts and regulations; organizations with and without HIPAA regulations pertaining to privacy.
