Frequently Asked Questions About Training

Will there be any training offered for Security Officers?

Should local health department staff attend the HIPAA Summit West in San Francisco, March 13-15?

Is the Privacy Officer training that is being provided by the Institute of Government a duplicate of training that might be provided by the State at a later time?

Q. Will there be any training offered for Security Officers?
A. Yes, however, it will be offered later on in the year.

Q. Should local health department staff attend the HIPAA Summit West in San Francisco, March 13-15?
A. The decision lies at the local level; however, this meeting will not be specific to local health departments. Consider the staff member's role in the agency versus the expense involved. Also, there is an additional conference in Washington, DC, April 24-26, entitled "Fourth National HIPAA Summit." For more information about these two conferences, visit the website http://www.hipaasummit.com/.

Q. Is the Privacy Officer training that is being provided by the Institute of Government a duplicate of training that might be provided by the State at a later time?
A. No.