Training on Healthcare Records Management and Compliance
Gain expertise in healthcare records management and PHI compliance. Learn HIPAA, EHR security, risk management, and legal requirements
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
How do hospitals, clinics, and insurers protect patient records while ensuring timely access to critical information? Effective healthcare records management requires more than technology. It demands strong governance, compliance, and secure information handling practices.
This course equips participants with practical skills to manage healthcare records, protect Protected Health Information (PHI), and comply with regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR. Through real world case studies and practical exercises, participants will learn how to strengthen data security, improve compliance, and promote accountability in healthcare information management.
Duration
5 days
Who Should Attend
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Health Information Managers
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Compliance Officers in healthcare organizations
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Medical Records Administrators
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Healthcare IT and Data Security Professionals
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Hospital Administrators and Risk Managers
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Legal advisors working in the healthcare sector
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Explain the principles of healthcare records management.
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Apply legal and regulatory requirements to PHI handling.
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Implement best practices for secure patient data management.
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Develop policies for electronic and physical health record systems.
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Respond effectively to audits, risks, and incidents.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare Records Management
- What makes healthcare records unique?
- Understanding PHI and patient confidentiality.
- Paper-based vs. electronic health records (EHRs).
- Practical Exercise: Review a sample patient file for compliance risks.
Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
- HIPAA, GDPR (for international contexts), and local health data laws.
- Patients’ rights to access, correction, and privacy.
- Consequences of non-compliance: fines, lawsuits, and reputational damage.
- Case Study: HIPAA violation case and its organizational impact.
Module 3: Securing Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
- EHR systems and interoperability challenges.
- Data encryption, authentication, and access controls.
- Managing third-party vendor risks in healthcare IT.
- Practical Exercise: Conduct a risk assessment on a mock EHR system.
Module 4: Compliance and Risk Management
- Developing records retention and disposal schedules.
- Internal audits and compliance monitoring.
- Responding to breaches and incident reporting.
- Case Study: How a hospital responded to a ransomware attack.
Module 5: Building a Culture of Compliance in Healthcare
- Training healthcare staff on data privacy.
- Embedding compliance into daily operations.
- Continuous improvement in recordkeeping and security.
- Practical Exercise: Draft a staff training plan for patient records security.
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Master the secure handling of PHI and patient records.
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Build confidence in navigating healthcare compliance frameworks.
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Gain practical skills in managing both electronic and paper health records.
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Enhance career growth in health information management and compliance.
Organizational Impact
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Reduce risks of data breaches and regulatory fines.
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Ensure compliance with HIPAA, GDPR (where applicable), and local health laws.
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Improve patient trust through robust data security practices.
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Strengthen recordkeeping systems to support quality healthcare delivery.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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