INTRODUCTION

HIPAA

Colby Community College shall comply with all applicable Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provisions ensuring the confidentiality of protected health information.

Appropriate and timely professional development activities regarding HIPAA requirements shall be provided.

All staff shall abide by HIPAA requirements and maintain the confidentiality of protected health information. Notice shall be provided to staff and students as required by law.

[Reviewed January 2021; October 2023]