At present, healthcare data management faces unprecedented challenges, driven by a boom in the digitisation and growing concerns about privacy. The Course on the Legal Aspects and Security of Healthcare Data Management It presents a unique opportunity to acquire essential skills in a rapidly expanding sector. This course will enable you to understand the legal aspects governing data protection, as well as the security measures required to ensure confidentiality and privacy information. With high demand for staff in the healthcare sector, your training in best practice and incident management will prove invaluable. Upon completion, you will be equipped to contribute to a safe and ethical environment in the management of health data, standing out in a competitive labour market.
Legal and Security Aspects of Healthcare Data Management
Healthcare Services Management
200 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the basics of data protection in the healthcare sector and its legal significance.
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Identify the relevant regulations in the management of health data and its practical application.
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To analyse the importance of confidentiality and privacy in the management of health data.
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Apply basic safety principles data protection to safeguard health information.
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Develop response protocols for security incidents and data privacy.
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Implement best practice in the management of health data to ensure its security.
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Evaluate tools and technologies which facilitate the secure management of health data.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH DATA MANAGEMENT
1. Basic concepts of data protection
2. Legal framework and relevant regulations
2.1. Relevant regulations in different areas
3. The importance of confidentiality and privacy in the management of health data
TEACHING UNIT 2. SECURITY MEASURES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH DATA
1. Basic principles of information security
2. Physical and logical protection of information systems
3. Access to and authorisation for healthcare data
4. Data backup and recovery
5. Data encryption and anonymisation
TEACHING UNIT 3. MANAGEMENT OF SECURITY AND PRIVACY INCIDENTS RELATING TO HEALTH DATA
1. Types of security and privacy incidents
2. Incident reporting procedures
3. Incident response measures
4. Contingency and business continuity plan
TEACHING UNIT 4. BEST PRACTICE IN HEALTHCARE DATA MANAGEMENT
1. Data management policies and procedures
2. User training and awareness-raising
3. Data management audits and assessments
4. Continuous improvement in the security and privacy of health data
TEACHING UNIT 5. TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE SECURE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTHCARE DATA
1. Healthcare database management systems
2. Telemedicine and teleconsultation platforms
3. Tools for remote access to health data
4. Data encryption and anonymisation technologies
5. Authentication and access control systems