Privacy - Victorian Health Records Act (2009)
Cost: $55.00
Privacy - Victorian Health Records Act (2009)
Overview
As a health service provider in either the public or private sector, you have a responsibility to comply with these rules. A health service provider is any organisation that assesses or records information about a person’s health and maintains or improves that person’s health or that dispenses prescription or medicinal preparations.
The Health Records Act 2001 creates a framework to protect the privacy of individuals' health information. Learn how it regulates the collection and handling of health information in order to protect privacy and promote patient autonomy. This knowledge helps ensure safe and effective service delivery, and the continued improvement of health services.
Applicable to anyone working in the Health, Disability or Aged Care sectors within both public and private sectors within Victoria, this course gives you an understanding of your legal requirements and responsibilities when collecting and handling health information.
Objectives
In this course, you will learn about:
- The 11 Health Privacy Principles;
- Your obligations as an employee to uphold the Health Privacy Principles;
- How to apply the Health Privacy Principles to particular situations in your workplace.
Duration
1 hour (nominal)