MODULE 02 COURSE PROJECT : PRINCIPALS AND ETHICS IN HEALTHCARE
Policies are an integral component of an employee handbook. This week for your project, you will create an employee policy relating to HIPAA to include in your employee handbook.
In a minimum of 2 pages, include the following:
- An office policy surrounding HIPAA and guidelines that employees must follow. Include in the office policy:
- Principles and ethical beliefs of the organization
- Why it’s important for your organization to follow HIPAA guidelines
- The role that HIPAA guidelines play in upholding your organization’s values, integrity, and ethical practices.
- Discuss how HIPAA policies may be received based on cultural differences.
- As you draft your policy, remember your audience. You should use a suitable tone and develop your content in a way that will speak to and connect with your employee audience.
It may be helpful for you to compare various organizations’ privacy acts and regulations; organizations with and without HIPAA regulations pertaining to privacy.
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document.
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RUBRIC: Criteria
Points
Created an office policy surrounding HIPPA and guidelines that employees must follow
20/20
Paper meets minimum 2 pages length requirement
5/5
Writing is free from spelling and grammar errors. Used proper writing mechanics including proper grammar, sentence structure, transitions, and punctuation
10/10
Included principles and ethical beliefs of the organization.
5/5
Discussed why it’s important to follow HIPPA guidelines
5/5
Discussed the role that HIPPA guidelines play in upholding your organization’s values, integrity, and ethical practices.
5/5
Discussed how HIPPA policies may be received based on cultural differences.
5/5
Used an appropriate audience tone. Developed content in a way that will speak to and connect with an employee audience.
5/5
Total
60/60