Technician Compliance | Law Written 1h

Patient confidentiality is one of the most significant responsibilities of all members of the pharmacy team. HIPAA violations by any member of the team may expose the pharmacy and the pharmacist-in-charge to regulatory consequences. This course discusses the legal and ethical principles of patient confidentiality, with a focus on the pharmacy technician’s role in maintaining the privacy of patient information.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Outline the basic principles of patient confidentiality.
2. Discuss possible communication alternatives to meet patient needs without violating patient confidentiality.
3. Describe a pharmacy program designed to protect patient confidentiality.

Faculty

David Brushwood, RPh, JD, FAPhA

Senior Lecturer, The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Law Content Developer, CEimpact

Disclosures:

David Brushwood has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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