It’s essential to have the right IT backup and disaster recovery (DR) systems in place if you want to safeguard your company’s digital assets. From cyberattacks and malware to hardware failures and natural catastrophes, having the right plan in place is essential. It can test your system, prevent loss and [...]
Unique User Identification – Logon ID The HIPAA Security Rule requires Covered Entities and Business Associates to implement a “Unique User Identification” for systems holding Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). It is a “required” implementation specification under the Access Control Standard and should be employed for all information assets that [...]
The value of game-play as an educational technique is now well established. More and more games and platforms are being released each year that help students learn valuable skills while they play; so, which subjects benefit most from this technique and what skills do they teach? With educational benchmarks and [...]
Potential HIPAA Security Violations When an unencrypted device containing ePHI is stolen or missing, this could result in a HIPAA security violation. For example: A thumb drive containing the Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) of approximately 2,200 individuals was stolen from a vehicle. The entity needed to conduct an accurate [...]
Use adequate security to send or receive health information over public Wi-Fi networks What is a public Wi-Fi network? Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity. It refers to wireless data networking technologies. Wireless data networking links computers, including mobile devices, without wires (such as an Internet cord). The risk of using [...]
With aging populations, advances in medical technology and the growing importance of ‘e-health’, software vendors are focusing more attention than ever on the health market. But with so many newcomers, how can you know you’re choosing the right software provider? Healthcare is a buoyant industry, with many opportunities for growth [...]
Working Off-Site When working off-site, remember: Do not take confidential information off-site unless: You have official authorization from your department or division manager and department policy or practice permits the information to be taken off-site. The information must be taken off-site to fulfill your job duties (for example: home visits [...]
Cybersecurity threats are often associated with larger corporates and multinationals. But the truth is that – as with the recent WannaCry ransomware virus – businesses of any size are at risk. Unfortunately, many small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t take the threat seriously, or they don’t have the resources to [...]
There’s nothing simple about the IT needs of a modern medical practice. In a small to mid-size practice, the application infrastructure has to support everything from office productivity applications to advanced imaging, group scheduling, integration with external systems, and collaboration thrown in for good measure. If that weren’t enough, all [...]
Prevent a Breach of PHI Fax: If you manually enter the fax number, double-check all fax numbers before sending the fax. When discharging a patient, double-check the patient’s identifying information on the discharge instructions and any related prescriptions. Make sure all information matches the patient’s records. Do not leave paper [...]
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