HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law governing the protection of sensitive patient health information and medical records
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination and ensuring equal access to services
FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act - Federal law establishing wage, overtime, and recordkeeping standards affecting caregivers
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act: Federal law establishing a voluntary reporting system to enhance the data available to assess and resolve patient safety and health care quality issues
Elder Justice Act: Federal law providing resources for the prevention, detection, and prosecution of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation
State Privacy Laws: Varying state-specific regulations governing privacy protections, which may exceed federal requirements
State Healthcare Confidentiality Regulations: State-specific rules governing the handling and protection of healthcare information
State Labor Laws: State-specific employment regulations affecting caregiver working conditions and rights
State Elder Care Regulations: State-specific rules governing the provision of care to elderly individuals
State Caregiver Requirements: State-specific licensing, certification, and training requirements for caregivers
Protected Health Information (PHI): Specific provisions needed to protect medical information, diagnoses, treatments, and health records
Personal/Financial Information Protection: Provisions governing the protection of personal and financial data of care recipients
Photography/Social Media Restrictions: Specific clauses preventing sharing of care recipient information or images on social media platforms
Confidentiality Duration: Specifications regarding how long confidentiality obligations remain in effect, including post-employment
Breach Reporting Requirements: Procedures and obligations for reporting any breaches of confidentiality
