HIPAA/Ethics Training
This training provides a comprehensive overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and ethical standards in Rhode Island that guide professional practice for providers. Participants will learn how to protect privacy, maintain confidentiality, and navigate complex situations using ethical guidelines. Through real-world scenarios and interactive discussions, this training equips participants to make informed, ethical decisions that uphold both professional integrity and the rights of those they serve.
Learning Objectives:
- Define key principles of HIPAA and professional ethics in RI
- Describe the process for ethical decision-making
- Identify common threats to good ethical care in behavioral health
- Identify and describe client rights
- Apply HIPAA and ethical guidelines to real world case studies
Trainer:
Anna Erdei, MBA, MA, LMHC, joined Bay State Community Services in August 2020 and is responsible for overseeing the Outpatient Clinic, the Behavioral Health Community Partnership program, and the criminal justice and correctional programs. In her current role as Senior Vice President of Outpatient Services, Anna provides supervision and support to all programs in the Outpatient Clinic and is the Director of the Heart-to Heart Program, Behavioral Health Community Partners, and Recovery Coaching Services. Anna obtained her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and her MBA with concentration in healthcare management from Northeastern University. She received her Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensure in 2007.
