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Govern Healthcare Data: Protect Patient Privacy

This course is part of Basics of Healthcare Data Analytics: Boost Patient Outcomes Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Least privilege is critical to healthcare data security, ensuring users access only the minimum data needed for their roles.
Systematic governance processes with standardized checklists prevent compliance gaps and ensure consistent evaluation of data access requests.
PHI protection requires understanding both technical controls and regulatory frameworks to maintain patient trust and avoid costly penalties.
Effective healthcare data governance balances accessibility for legitimate clinical needs with robust privacy protections through role based controls

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This course is part of the Basics of Healthcare Data Analytics: Boost Patient Outcomes Specialization

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There are 3 modules in this course

Healthcare data breaches cost organizations an average of $10.93 million per incident—the highest of any industry. Protecting patient privacy isn't just about compliance; it's about maintaining trust and delivering quality care.

This Short Course was created to help data analysis professionals accomplish secure and compliant healthcare data governance. By completing this course, you'll be able to confidently implement role-based access controls, systematically evaluate data requests using governance frameworks, and clearly communicate PHI compliance requirements—skills you can apply immediately to protect your organization and patients. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply role-based access controls when sharing workbooks - Evaluate data use request forms for completeness using a governance checklist - Explain compliance requirements for handling Protected Health Information (PHI) This course is unique because it combines technical security implementation with regulatory compliance knowledge, giving you both the "how" and the "why" of healthcare data protection. To be successful in this project, you should have basic familiarity with digital file sharing and an understanding of healthcare data concepts.

Module details

Learners will implement secure data sharing practices by configuring role-based permissions and access controls in healthcare data workbooks.

What's included

2 videos2 readings2 assignments

2 videosTotal 10 minutes

Why Role-Based Access Controls Matter in Healthcare Data2 minutes
Configuring Role-Based Permissions in Healthcare Data Systems8 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Fundamentals of Role-Based Access Control in Healthcare Data10 minutes
Implementing Role-Based Access Controls in Healthcare Data Workbooks10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 21 minutes

Healthcare Data Access Control Planning18 minutes
Role-Based Access Control Knowledge Check3 minutes

Learners will systematically assess data access requests against standardized governance criteria to ensure compliance and completeness before approval.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments

2 videosTotal 11 minutes

Why Systematic Data Request Evaluation Matters3 minutes
Essential Components of Data Request Governance Checklists8 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Healthcare Data Governance Framework and Request Evaluation Principles10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 23 minutes

Evaluate Healthcare Data Access Requests Using Governance Checklist20 minutes
Data Request Governance Evaluation Knowledge Check3 minutes

Learners will articulate comprehensive PHI compliance requirements and create practical guidance materials for healthcare staff.

What's included

1 video2 readings3 assignments

1 videoTotal 7 minutes

Practical Application of PHI Compliance in Healthcare Settings7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Comprehensive Guide to Protected Health Information Compliance Requirements10 minutes
Creating PHI Compliance Training Materials for Healthcare Staff10 minutes