WesternU HIPAA Training and Certification

Summary

This purpose of this article is to explain the various scenarios in which a student and/or staff member may request access to the medical records systems and the necessary requirements they need to fulfill in order for their request to be granted.

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WesternU HIPAA Training and Certification

Important:

The following is required to be completed annually for any student accessing PHI (protected health information) and/or providing (or participating in) patient care services on behalf of a WesternU Health Center.

Employees will now need to complete the mandatory HIPAA training via the Vector Solutions website (your login will be your WesternU credentials).

Step One:

Review the reference materials attached to this article (located on the right-side of this page).

Step Two:

Complete the required training: Click Here!

The current password is: 2024

Note:

Once you have completed the training, you will receive a confirmation and certificate of completion via email.

Optional: EHR Account Request

Employee Request:

For any WesternU Health employee needing access to Epic or other ancillary systems (Onbase Scanning, Remote Portal, etc), or requiring assistance with logging in (password reset, account unlock/unblock).
Requires being logged into support.westernu.edu.
CDM/Dental Center employees will need to contact cdmit@westernu.edu for access to the Dental Center(s) specific clinical systems.

Student Request:

For any WesternU student needing access to Epic as part of their upcoming clinical rotation, or requiring assistance with logging in (password reset, account unlock/unblock).
Requires being logged into support.westernu.edu.
CDM students will need to contact cdmit@westernu.edu for access to the Dental Center(s) specific clinical systems.

External User Request:

For any student extern or non-WesternU/part-time employee needing access to Epic, or requiring assistance with logging in (password reset, account unlock/unblock).

WesternU Health Centers currently using Epic:

Eye Care Institute
Eye Care Institute - LA
Foot and Ankle Center
Pharmacy
University Medical Center (includes Primary Care/Family Medicine and Specialty Care)