Ethics, Law, and Preventing HIPAA Audits in a Social Media World (Massa, Sep 28)

Hayward, CA US
September 28, 2019

Overview

Dr. Massa is in private practice, and has been Life West faculty and the Compliance Officer for the Life West Health Center.  She’ll guide you through the latest laws, policies, and procedures so that your practice will be compliant and up to date.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the seminar, you will be better able to:

  • Be familiar with California Ethics and Laws as they pertain to the practice of chiropractic and best practices for documentation, scope of practice and mandated reporting,
  • Exercise proper judgement regarding ethical considerations in the doctor-patient relationship,
  • Differentiate appropriate conduct as it relates to marketing, advertising and referrals,
  • Describe HIPAA federal laws and those specific to the state of California and best practices for documenting and record keeping of all HIPAA related paperwork,
  • Keep the required logs and records that must be maintained for a clinical chiropractic office including release forms; locate templates and samples for immediate utilization, and
  • Understand the significance sanctions imposed to HIPAA violations.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 CA Chiropractic Board, Category A Ethics
    California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Category A Ethics
Course opens: 
01/01/2018
Course expires: 
12/31/2099
Event starts: 
09/28/2019 - 1:00pm PDT
Event ends: 
09/28/2019 - 3:00pm PDT
Cost:
$39.00

Hour 1

  • Review of California Chiropractic Ethics & Laws as stated in the Rules and Regulations of the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • In depth study of Doctor’s Duties 
  • In depth study of Ethical Conduct 

Hour 2

  • Review of HIPAA law & regulations according to California State law
  • A thorough understanding of the Privacy Rule & Security Rule
  • Accessibility, Regulations and best practices as it relates to HIPAA laws. 
  • Provide a comprehensive understanding of what is required of the private chiropractic practice in order to be HIPAA compliant 
Life Chiropractic College West
25001 Industrial Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
United States
+1 (510) 780-4508

Park by Student Entrance on Clawiter Road side of building, then look for signage directing you to the check-in area. 

See Campus Map for details. 

Michelle Massa, DCMICHELLE MASSA DE SANCTIS, DC

Dr. Michelle Massa is a 2007 graduate of Life Chiropractic College West. Her background is in Health Education, Ergonomics and Chiropractic Education. She teaches Continuing Education courses for chiropractors in various topics including Ethics and Law, HIPAA, History and Exam as well as Ergonomics with Chiropractic Technique. She is also the founder of the Latin American Chiropractic Association which supports and empowers doctors of Spanish Speaking descent and Spanish Speaking chiropractors internationally. She is in private practice in Danville, California specializing in Women's Health. 

See below for a list of credits available for this seminar.  If your state is not listed, please contact the Life West CE office to discuss pursuing Board approval.

Life Chiropractic College West is accredited by the CCE and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

NOTE to DCs licensed in: CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY, BC, NB, ON, QC.  These states generally accept programs sponsored by a college that is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).  These states and provincial boards do not require an application from CCE colleges. While it is higly likely that credits will be accepted, Life Chiropractic College West cannot guarantee that any session of this offering will be accepted by these licensing board(s). Life West urges licensees to familiarize themselves with the laws governing continuing education in the jurisdictions where they hold licensure.

Available Credit Hours

  • 2.00 CA Chiropractic Board, Category A Ethics
    California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Category A Ethics

Price

Cost:
$39.00
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