HIPAA for Interpreters

HIPAA for Interpreters

Ingrid Oseguera

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is considered the most significant healthcare legislation after the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It’s a law that protects the privacy and security of the personal health information (PHI) of the patient. It applies to anyone who has access to
PHI, which includes interpreters. If you are a legal, community, or court interpreter that has access to any of the 18 identifiers of PHI, you must comply with HIPAA. Knowing about HIPAA protects the patient and your profession as well.

Learning objectives:

• Provide a definition and overview of HIPAA.
• Explain why HIPAA is a law and not just an ethical issue.
• List 18 HIPPA identifiers interpreters need to know to ensure compliance and patient safety.

About the presenter:

Ingrid is originally from the land of the Mayans, Guatemala.  When she was little she learned to speak Kaqchikel.  She always loved languages.  Ingrid is a mother of three wonderful kids. She has been an interpreter for the state of Utah during the last 17 years, serving her community as
a court, community and medical interpreter.  She has taught Bridging the Gap and Community Interpreting as well as Cultural Competence. She holds the Utah court and medical certification. She is part of the team of Spanish interpreters for the IHC-Utah. She is a member of NAJIT, IMIA, CHIA, NATI. President of UTIA and the Spanish Club at Weber State University.

Venue:   Intermountain Medical Center Education Center

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