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You posted a heartfelt story about "a family" you supported last week. Anonymous, right? Wrong.
That seemingly innocent post just violated the privacy of the people who trusted you most. Hospital corridors. Medical equipment in the background. A facility name tag on your scrubs. Location updates during your shift. Each detail chips away at the sacred trust families place in you during their most vulnerable moments.
This mistake happens every single day to compassionate, well-meaning death doulas who simply don't know the rules.
Your work exists in a confusing gray area. HIPAA doesn't usually apply to independent death doulas, which sounds like freedom until you realize it means no clear guidelines exist for protecting the intimate information families share with you.
You're navigating without a map.
A hospice nurse asks about the family's emotional state. An adult child begs you not to tell their dying parent about a family conflict. Your friend asks how "that family you're helping" is doing. One wrong response, and you've crossed a line you didn't even see.
The consequences?
Lost professional credibility
Broken family trust
Potential legal exposure
Damaged reputation in your community
But here's what really keeps you up at night: You got into this work to honor people's dignity at life's end, yet you might be inadvertently violating it.
Privacy protection isn't about memorizing complicated laws. It's about having clear, practical protocols that protect families while building your professional foundation.
HIPAA Compliance for Death Doulas gives you the exact framework you need. Taught by Peter M. Abraham, BSN, RN, EOLD, a hospice nurse with over 500 published healthcare articles who has trained countless hospice professionals, this course cuts through the confusion with real-world guidance.
You'll learn:
When privacy laws actually apply to your doula practice and when they don't
What information requires protection (it's more than you think)
Safe communication strategies for digital platforms, phone calls, and in-person conversations with healthcare teams
Professional documentation practices that focus on your services without recording intimate family details
Your state-specific privacy requirements and mandatory reporting obligations
No legal jargon. No overwhelm. Just straightforward protocols you can implement immediately.
This isn't just a course. It's your professional safety net.
When you enroll, you receive instant access to the complete training plus ready-to-use implementation tools:
Core Training: HIPAA Compliance for Death Doulas
Master the privacy principles that protect both you and the families you serve.
Bonus Resource 1: Documentation Best Practices for Death Doulas
A clear guide showing exactly what to document, what to avoid, and how to store records securely. Physical and digital storage requirements. Record retention guidelines. Sample documentation formats. Everything you need to protect yourself legally while honoring client dignity.
Bonus Resource 2: Doula Liaison and HIPAA Release Form
A customizable authorization form that establishes clear communication boundaries with families and healthcare teams. This single form prevents the awkward moments when medical staff won't share information because they don't know your role.
Bonus Resource 3: Privacy Practices Quick Reference Guide
Keep this guide handy for quick decisions in real situations. Safe communication practices for phone, email, text, and social media. Emergency contact protocols. Clear dos and don'ts for information sharing.
Every day you wait is another day you're practicing without protection.
Families trust you with their dying loved one's most intimate moments. That trust deserves more than good intentions. It deserves professional standards, clear boundaries, and ethical practices that honor their vulnerability.
Enroll in HIPAA Compliance for Death Doulas today and build the privacy foundation your practice deserves.
You'll walk away knowing exactly what to say when a healthcare worker asks questions, what never belongs in your documentation, and how to navigate complex family dynamics without becoming an intermediary who violates confidentiality.
Because privacy isn't just about following rules. It's about showing families that their trust is sacred and their dignity matters in every single interaction.
You can reuse these handouts for your customers, but you are not allowed to resell or distribute them to competitors.
Yes. They must not be resold, used for teaching a class, or provided to a competitor for their coursework.
Due to the digital format of this product and the value of the decision aids provided, refunds are not offered.
You can book a free 30-minute conversation with the course creator.