Category: Weekly Security Reminder

Check Devices to Ensure They Are in Compliance All desktops, laptops and other mobile computing devices must encrypted. This is to ensure that all devices that access ePHI will be compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. Verify that your device has been been encrypted. If you are unsure, contact your [...]

Treat Paper Records & Electronic Data Equally Sensitive information on paper is the same as sensitive information on a computer. Both need to be protected from unauthorized access and should be treated with caution and discretion. In particular, Protected Health Information (PHI) in all forms (e.g. verbal, fax, paper, electronic) [...]

Logon ID Sharing user IDs and passwords is not advisable and may be a non-compliance with your company policy or local legislation. If you shared this information and someone used it to access ePHI, you will be held responsible for the actions that person took using your credentials. Do not [...]

What is PHI? PHI is individually identifiable health information which is created or received by a health care provider, health plan, or health care clearinghouse. Such information relates to the past, present or future physical health, mental health or condition of an individual AND can be directly tied to an [...]