Clinical Research Education Series (CRES) | “HMRI Research Privacy"

August 19, 2026
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Explain what HIPAA is and distinguish the Privacy Rule from the Security Rule, including what each protects.

Identify Protected Health Information (PHI) and recognize what makes data individually identifiable.

Recognize the activities that constitute a privacy breach and how they can occur in day-to-day research work.

Apply the "minimum necessary" standard and access PHI only when required for legitimate purposes.

Describe the privacy investigation process, including breach types and the 60-day patient notification window.

Locate the right reporting channels and resources when a potential privacy concern arises.

 

Target Audience

Employees at Houston Methodist Hospital Research Institute 

Learning Objectives

Participant Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain HIPAA and distinguish the Privacy Rule from the Security Rule.
  • Identify Protected Health Information (PHI) and individually identifiable information.
  • Recognize privacy breaches and how they occur in research settings.
  • Apply the minimum necessary standard when accessing or using PHI.
  • Describe the privacy investigation process, including breach notification requirements.
  • Identify appropriate reporting channels for potential privacy concerns.

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/03/2026
Course expires: 
08/19/2026
Event starts: 
08/19/2026 - 12:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
08/19/2026 - 1:00pm CDT
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Virtual Meeting
Houston, TX
United States

Virtual - ZOOM link with be provided to the registered participants.

Presenter(s) Info:

Dalia Hamza

Sr Research Auditor

1.00 Attendance

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Attendance
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