Archived Webinar: Making Sense of Federal Health Privacy Laws
HIPAA and FERPA for School Based Professionals
It’s crucial that school-based professionals have the information and skills they need to understand how student behavioral health information can be shared and protected. By creating a strong network of school professionals that understand the federal health privacy laws that impact their students, schools will be equipped to address the rising need for behavioral health services and improve health outcomes.
Key Points
To assist mental health professionals working in K-12 schools in understanding how the federal health privacy laws apply to student mental health information, the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network and the Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI) hosted a 90-minute virtual training on September 19th, 2024 that:
- Described how federal health privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA and FERPA) apply to student mental health information
- Explained how student mental health information can be protected and shared in compliance with federal health privacy laws
- Discussed common scenarios involving student mental health information that arise in school settings through case study discussions led by clinical and legal experts
- Demonstrated how relevant resources and technical assistance can be accessed through the MHTTC Network and the CoE-PHI
Who should watch?
- Health and mental health providers employed by a school district
- Community providers contracted by a school district to work on site
- School-Based/School-Linked Health Center providers
- School administrators, teachers, school counselors, athletic trainers, and other school personnel
Presenters
- Abigail English, JD
- Steve North, MD, MPH
- Katy Stinchfield, MS, LPC
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