HIPAA for Researchers Training

The HIPAA Research Training Module (an online training program) is for those who will conduct research involving protected health information (PHI). The Research Training Module is a supplement to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Training Module, training. You are expected to complete the latter before you begin the HIPPA Research Training Module.

Reprint Your Certificate:

If you have already completed the above training, and need a copy of your certificate, you can Reprint your Certificate for the HIPAA training. In the left Navigation column, under Self Help, choose Duplicate Certificate, enter your login information and choose the course to which you require a reprint of your certificate.

HIPAA Research Overview

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, (HIPAA) Privacy Rule establishes the conditions under which protected health information may be used or disclosed by covered entities (such as Misouri State University) for research purposes. A covered entity may always use of disclose for research purposes health information which has been de-identified  (in accordance with 45 CFR 164.502(d), and 164.514(a)-(c) of the Rule) without regard to provisions found under the Privacy Rule. (See also 45 CFR 160 and 164)

The Privacy Rule also permits covered entities to use of disclose protected health information for research purposes when a research participant authorizes the use or disclosure of information about him or herself. To use or disclose protected information  with authorization by the research participant, the covered entity must obtain an authorization that satisfies the requirements of 45 CFR 164.508.

Following initial approval, the Institutional Review Board (IRB) must conduct periodic reviews of such research. Every institution engaged in human subjects research conducted or supported by a Federal department or agency that has adopted the Common Rule (Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects) is required to designate one or more IRB's under an assurance of compliance. [http://privacyruleandresearch.nih.gov/irbandprivacyrule.asp]

HUMAN SUBJECTS REGULATION DECISION CHARTS (via OHRP)

On one day of each month, Missouri State's IRB members meet to review requests for authorization of HIPAA Authorization in exempt human subjects research. (Institutional Review Board (IRB) Meeting times).
Only projects that have already been determined by Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP) to meet the regulatory criteria of exempt research will be forwarded to the  IRB for a decision. Decisions will be made to approve or disapprove (i.e., authorization required) the request.

 

Important Links:

CITI Course
University Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Missouri State University Privacy Officers

Informed Consent
Human Participant Decision Chart

OCR Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Office of Civil Rights HIPAA Information

IRB's and the HIPAA Privacy Rule
NIH Guidance on Protecting Personal Health Information in Research

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