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Patient Data Privacy: HIPAA Essentials

Project Overview

Client / Context: Online compliance training for healthcare professionals in European offices handling patient information.

Role: Instructional Designer – full-cycle program design.

Duration: ~45–60 minutes

Learning Objectives:

Key Features:

Tools & Platforms:

Canva, Zoom, Mentimeter, Kahoot/Google Forms.

Project Summary

Format: Online Webinar (interactive presentation in Canva)

Target Audience: Healthcare professionals and administrative staff in Europe handling patient data.

Purpose:

To ensure employees understand HIPAA requirements, recognize risks of non-compliance, and apply secure data handling practices in daily workflows.

Training Modules:

  • Introduction: Purpose, scope, and real-world relevance.
  • Core Rules: Privacy and Security principles.
  • Practical Scenarios: Handling patient data correctly via case studies.
  • Consequences: Legal, financial, and reputational risks.
  • Wrap-up: Interactive quiz, discussion, and Q&A.

Instructional Strategy:

Storytelling and real-life case studies combined with live polls and Q&A for high engagement and immediate workplace application.

Needs Analysis Form
Training Intake Form
AudienceNurses, administrative staff, junior doctors (~500-700 employees in Europe).
Desired BehaviorMaintain confidentiality, recognize regulations, secure storage, prompt reporting.
Knowledge GapKey HIPAA principles, procedures for reporting breaches, practical compliant vs non-compliant behavior.
Success MetricsParticipation, quiz results, and discussion responses during scenario-based exercises.
LogisticsOnline delivery via webinar to accommodate multiple regions; recordings for on-demand review.
Training Blueprint
BlockTopicsLearning OutcomeActivities
1. HIPAA BasicsPHI definition, 4 HIPAA Rules.Define PHI and recall main rules.Live poll, group reflections.
2. Risks & MistakesCommon mistakes, breach cases.Recognize risks and causes of violations.Chat discussion, case review.
3. Best PracticesPractical scenarios (phone, social media).Apply practices to real-life situations.Role play, live polls.
4. ConsequencesCivil fines, criminal penalties, wrap-up.Summarize key rules and penalties.Knowledge check (Mentimeter), Q&A.
Lesson Storyboard & Speaker Script
SlideContent FocusInteractive ElementSpeaker Key Points
1-3Introduction & "Why it Matters"Icebreaker poll: "What comes to mind?"Breaches cost $10M+; most are due to human error, not hackers.
4-5What is PHI?Quiz: "PHI or Not?" (Mentimeter)PHI includes 18 identifiers (MRI, phone, appointment dates).
10-11Real-life ScenariosCase: Request from "Patient's Brother"Verification of authorization is mandatory, even for family members.
12ConsequencesDiscussion: "Which impact is biggest?"Covers fines ($100-$50k), jail time, and license loss.
14-16Wrap-up & TakeawaysChat prompt: "Share 1 takeaway."Lock, encrypt, verify, and report. HIPAA is a shared responsibility.