Both of these locations observe Daylight Saving Time, therefore there is a period of each year from March until November where the clocks are moved forward an hour. Always add one hour to the Central time to convert to the Eastern one. This course has been developed to inform employees and contractors of their responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If its 5:00 P.M in the CST zone, then it is 6:00 P.M in the EST zone. This course provides a brief overview of the Department's rules and guidelines concerning computer security.Īpproximate time to complete the course: 23 minutes This course is intended for all non-Department staff who access Department of Children and Families (DCF) computer systems.