June 2, 2020, Filed Under: Software & Apps, Teaching & LearningMicrosoft Teams for HIPAA-compliant Video Conferencing The University now recommends the use of Microsoft Teams for those requiring HIPAA-compliant video conferencing options. For Nursing faculty and staff not currently using Teams for virtual meetings that require HIPAA-compliance: Zoom is not HIPAA-compliant. And therefore, cannot be used for tele-health visits or other meetings where protected health information (PHI) is discussed. Zoom is still, and will continue to be, integrated into your Canvas courses and is still the recommended tool for teaching purposes, office hours, etc. The Provost’s Office has decided not to pursue HIPAA-compliance for Zoom and therefore recommends the use of Teams for this purpose. Teams is one of the many tools already available to all UT faculty and staff as part of our Office 365 accounts: https://office365.utexas.edu/teams-meetings If you need to begin using Teams for your non-teaching-related virtual meetings, here’s how to begin: Get an Office 365 account (if you don’t already have one): https://ut.service-now.com/sp/?id=kb_article&number=KB0017196 This article lists who is eligible for an account and links to the sign-up page. Teams vs. Zoom comparison: https://office365.utexas.edu/meetings-and-web-conferencing Teams interactive demo: https://teamsdemo.office.com/ Conducting Teams meetings: https://office365.utexas.edu/teams-meetings Telehealth usually involves non-UT people, so here’s an article on inviting guests to Teams: https://office365.utexas.edu/teams-guest-access Finally, please note that Zoom should still be used for teaching purposes both in and outside of Canvas. If you have questions about Zoom, email zoom@utexas.edu or click here https://zoom.its.utexas.edu/. Or contact me for one-on-one consultations. Teams should be used for non-teaching situations where HIPAA-compliance is required. If you have questions or need assistance with Teams, please contact office365@austin.utexas.edu or click here https://office365.utexas.edu/teams-meetings.
