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340:2-8-3. Training

Revised 9-16-19

Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) offers online training modules regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Privacy Rule and how the regulations relate to specific job functions.Every DHS employee whose job function is affected by the Privacy Rule is required to complete an available training course.  • 1

Revised 9-16-19

1. Each division within the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) establishes its own internal procedure for ensuring all new employees are trained regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.

(1) A web-based training for DHS employees is available at all times and easily utilized at assigned duty stations with Internet access.

(2) Two web-based trainings are provided for DHS employees on the InfoNet under the Employee Information tab/Employee-Focused Services/Training. On the Training page, the employee selects DHS Learning Management System (LMS). After logging into LMS, the employee clicks on the training titled 'HIPAA Privacy' and/or 'HIPAA and Information Security.' 'HIPAA Privacy' must be viewed by all employees within 30-calendar days of his or her enter on duty date and 'HIPAA and Information Security' must be viewed by new supervisors within 30-calendar days of appointment.

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