Few Questions Regarding OSHA And HIPAA Training

 HIPAA was established to set national standards to safeguard the personal health information of patients and OSHA was established to maintain safe and healthy working conditions for the workers of the organization. Both of these regulatory bodies have different training requirements and their OSHA and HIPAA training creates a lot of confusion among the healthcare workers, which includes questions like the duration of the training, who are the trainees, topics included in the training, and repercussions of not complying with both of these.



These were only a few questions that pop up in the minds of every healthcare worker. We have compiled a list of these questions and have tried to give appropriate answers for them. Read the article till the end to know about these questions.

1.     Does OSHA medical training need to be conducted annually?

Yes, OSHA medical training is compulsory for all the employees and needs to take place every year. The same goes for HIPAA training, which needs to be conducted for all employees and new workforce members. An organization’s failure to comply with the training can have serious repercussions including fines.

2.     Who does OSHA and HIPAA training are meant for?

OSHA training is meant for all employees of a healthcare organization including nurses, doctors, dentists, and also part-time employees. HIPAA trainingis mandatory for workers who come in contact with the protected health information of patients. The category of people includes doctors, dentists, nurses, and other workers working in the healthcare organization.

3.     What is the time period for the respective training?

HIPAA has not made a specific mention regarding the training but its goal should be the effective imparting of the information to the employees. Proper training for OSHA and HIPPA can not be completed in just a few weeks as it completely depends upon the requirements of the training.

4.     What topics must be covered in OSHA and HIPAA training?

The following topics should be given to employees or any other change in the procedure should also be included. The covered topics are-

 ●      General workplace safety, which includes illness and injury prevention programs, fire safety and emergency responses, and eye stations.

●      Complete information regarding various hazards at the workplace.

●      Bloodborne pathogens-inclusive of medical waste management details.

●      Ionizing radiation

5.     Do you need to possess a record of training? What is the required document?

Yes, it is essential to get your training documented. Both OSHA and HIPAA require training to be documented. Records of training provide evidence of the organization’s compliance with OSHA standards. Training records must include-

●      Dates of the training

●      Content of the training

●      Names and qualifications of the trainers

●      Names and job titles of the attendees

     These were a few questions people have for OSHA and HIPAA training online and this article has tried to provide valid answers for the same to avoid any chance of confusion.     

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