HIPAA-OSHA (Infection Control) Requirements
The Institute requires that all new degree/certificate students verify that they have completed HIPAA, and OSHA (Infection Control) training by the first day of class.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is federal legislation that mandates the standards and requirements for the electronic transmission of certain health information. This act seeks to ensure all patients, clients and research subjects' health information is protected.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training is essential in health care and educational environments. This training instructs students about general infection control principles and their management.
Students will view the HIPAA and OSHA Training in HealthStream which is a learning management system (LMS) used for online training. Approximately two weeks prior to the start of classes, the Institute’s Office of Information Technology will provide information about how to access HealthStream.
As mentioned above the School of Nursing also requires all its students to complete annually the Centralized Clinical Placement Online Orientation (CCP) in addition to the HealthStream training in order to satisfy SON’s additional HIPAA and OSHA training requirements. Students are also required to provide the following immunization information as set forth by the IHP.
Students are also required to provide a health history and the following immunization information as set forth by the IHP: MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria. Annual influenza vaccination and Covid-19 primary series and booster are also required per IHP/MGB policy. They must also provide Tuberculin test result annually. Students will be required to undergo respirator fit-testing per clinical education facility and IHP requirements. Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification must be provided and renewed every two years. The CPR certification must be from American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR, American Heart Association ACLS Provider CPR or American Red Cross BLS.
[Reviewed May 2023]