New Bundle Arrives Just in Time for HIPAA Privacy Compliance
Finally there is a bundled package of smarter tools that meets the full range of needs of the smaller covered entity.
(PRWEB) November 22, 2002
For Immediate Release: Chicago, Il  November 21, 2002
Holistic Training Solutions (HTS) new bundle of HIPAA resources is arriving just in time to help office practices and smaller covered entities who are struggling to comply with HIPAA Privacy standards. Finally there is a bundled package of smarter tools that meets the full range of needs of the smaller covered entity. ÂFrom tool kit, to training, to online help, we have it all in one bundle at one affordable price, says Merida Johns, PhD, President of Holistic Training Solutions.
A Bundle of Smarter Tools
Designed by experienced health care professionals and trainers, the bundle of smarter tools includes:
· Easy to follow and understand CD tool kit of over 70 action steps
· A seven lesson Privacy Training CD that covers the ÂA-ZÂs of HIPAA
· A privacy orientation training CD for privacy orientation of the entire workforce
· Online support though HTS ÂHIPAA AssistantÂ.
Experts in healthcare and training who have many years experience designed all of the materials. The tool kit and training materials literally ÂRIPÂ HIPAA apart into a series of small modules that make HIPAA easy to understand and implement.
ÂSince weÂve worked in the healthcare trenches, says Dr. Johns, Âwe know that office practices and smaller covered entities enjoy having ready access to resources and to others who are in the HIPAA Âtight spotÂ. ThatÂs where our online HIPAA Assistant comes in. Clients who purchase the Bundle of Smarter Tools are not left out in the cold to fend for themselves. ÂThe HIPAA Assistant is an online discussion and resource place where people can get their implementation questions answered and where they can share resources like policies, templates and forms, adds Johns.
How the Bundle of Smarter Tools Helps Smaller Covered Entities
· Ends the paper shuffle. All of the bundle comes on CDs, so you can't loose materials
· Clears up the HIPAA Âmumbo-jumbo with an easy to use tool kit written in laymenÂs language that organizes HIPAA into 70 action items and includes sample policies and forms.
· Offers a complete training package that clients can use at their own pace to bring everyone up to speed on HIPAA standards.
· Makes available on online HIPAA Assistant where clients can post questions, get answers, and dialog with others like themselves who are squaring off with the HIPAA beast
Quality backed by Experience
Holistic Training Solutions mission is to provide solutions that take a holistic approach to solving HIPAA problems. ThatÂs what the Bundle of Smarter Tools is all about  providing the right tool at the right time to solve the right problem in an integrated and holistic manner.
Co-founders Merida Johns, PhD, and Russell Johns have over 50 years combined experience in healthcare information systems and adult education and training. Dr. Johns is past president of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and has presented testimony to the U. S. Congress on healthcare privacy issues.
Contact: Merida Johns, PhD Â Holistic Training Solutions
Ph: 312-403-0321 Email: Mjohns@HIPAA-Training-Solutions. com
Http://www. HIPAA-Training-Solutions. com (http://www. HIPAA-Training-Solutions. com)
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