When is an employee trained on the HIPAA privacy policy?

Answer 1

If the employee is an educated health worker (such as a doctor, nurse, medical filing, medical billing agent, etc.) they should be trained in HIPAA laws during their schooling.

If the employee is in a job that did not require schooling (such as a pharmacy technician), they should be trained in HIPAA laws before they ever begin work at their new job, usually at the preliminary training that happens after the job is accepted.

Answer 2

You are probably referring to HIPAA policies (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), which most institutions and offices require to be completed within the forst 1-2 days after hiring. These may be constructed by the employer's human resource office, or can be completed by arrangement from private universities or credentialed agencies.