Training Games and Summary
Overview
In this assignment you will use US Department of Health and Human Services training tools to increase your knowledge and understanding of the Security Rule under HIPAA for ensuring the safety and integrity of Protected Healthcare Information (PHI).
Instructions
For this assignment you will complete two game simulations using your browser. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has released training games to help professionals increase their privacy and security proficiency. They are called:
• Cybersecure: Contingency Planning.
• Cybersecure: Your Medical Practice.
Use the link in the resource to access the games.
https://www.healthit.gov/topic/privacy-security-and-hipaa/privacy-security-training-games
Complete both of these training games until you reach the maximum score of 130 points in each one. Document your successful completion by capturing a screen print or a screenshot. Paste the images into a Word document where you will answer the following questions using the scenario feedback displayed during the games:
1. What three plans are required in the HIPAA Security Rule? Explain each one briefly. Include examples of specific requirements in each category.
2. Describe examples of risks created by third parties in a healthcare setting.
3. What is the one role you MUST have assigned according to HIPAA? Hint: this person/role is the go-to person for all questions regarding HIPAA in your office/organization.
4. What does the game recommend you do every so often to ensure your contingency plan remains up-to-date?
Submission Requirements
• Screenshot of Training Game Results: Paste the images into a Word document containing your answers in narrative form. Use URL below.
https://www.healthit.gov/topic/privacy-security-and-hipaa/privacy-security-training-games
• Length: 1-2 double-spaced pages, not including title and reference page.
