Attorney/HIPAA Privacy Officer

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Attorney/HIPAA Privacy Officer
Duties: Works independently to assure the University’s HIPAA Privacy Program meet the federal requirement, including the development of policies and procedures, complaint investigation and resolution, privacy training program and all other required privacy-related activities. Coordinates the institution’s privacy activities, including the establishment of policies and procedures addressing patient privacy, confidentiality and release of patient information. Maintains current and working knowledge of existing and new federal and state privacy laws and regulations applicable to the university. Reviews new and amended laws and regulations pertaining to privacy, and recommends the modification of policies and procedures, as necessary, for ongoing compliance. Provides advice and counsel regarding HIPAA to the university community. Provides litigation support – provides legal analysis and support related to claims and litigation related to HIPAA. Provides senior management with reports on regulatory and legal changes in the privacy environment. Reports on a periodic basis to university administration regarding the status of the university’s implementation and maintenance of the privacy program, as well as needed program enhancements for implementing and maintaining legal compliance. Participates in the development of university-wide patient health privacy principles, policies and practices. Manages the communication of privacy, information security and data protection rules, procedures, policies and/or other information to clinical and other affected departments. Conducts privacy risk assessments, analyzes gaps between legal/regulatory requirements and existing practices, and develops action plans to mitigate any deficiencies. Manages patient privacy disputes and requests for amendments to medical records. Establishes and administers a process for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating and taking action on all complaints concerning privacy policies and procedures. Identifies business associates who receive identifiable protected health information, and oversees compliance with standards pertaining to business associates. Serves as a liaison to UT System administrator and/or staff responsible for HIPAA oversight. Works closely with comparable privacy personnel at the hospital partners to assist these partners in adopting and implementing HIPAA-compliant standards of operation. Represents the university when working with external parties, including hospital partners, on privacy issues involving government-initiated compliance reviews or investigations. Oversees the development and delivery of privacy training and other awareness activities, and coordinates the maintenance of employee training/attendance records. Collaborates with the Information Security Officer to ensure security policies and procedures are developed, implemented and technologically current. Coordinates procedures for documenting and mitigating privacy violations. Works Human Resources and departments to assure that appropriate disciplinary procedures are in place and enforced when privacy violations occur.

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