best mobile device usage practices for okc home health care organizations (slideshare)

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Best Mobile Device Usage Practices

for OKC Home Health Care

Organizations

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These unique risks of using

mobile devices require

effective best practices to

guard against HIPAA violationsKenny KellerCTO



Physical Protection

and EncryptionKenny Keller

CTO



Mobile devices can be

configured to require

personal identification

numbers, passwords, and

usernames to gain accessKenny Keller

CTO



Additionally, installing a

firewall on mobile devices

will help stop outside

connection attempts from

accessing informationKenny Keller

CTO



Communication Protocols

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It is recommended that an

encryption tool be installed

on all devicesKenny Keller

CTO



Another best practice is to

secure Wi-Fi networks that

broadcast over a facility’s

physical locationKenny KellerCTO



Preventative Measures

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There are many security

programs available

on the marketplaceKenny Keller

CTO



Regularly updating the security

software will go a long way

towards staying ahead

of potential malware and

cyber-attacks on each deviceKenny Keller

CTO



Another important best

practice in preventing these

types of security breaches is

to create a list of pre-approved

(or conversely unapproved)

downloadable applications

Kenny KellerCTO



Proper Disposal and Deletion

Kenny KellerCTO



Properly deleting all stored

health information will ensure

PHI remains protectedKenny Keller

CTO



A home health care

organization can install

a remote wiping and disabling

software on each mobile

deviceKenny Keller

CTO



Bottom Line

Kenny KellerCTO



By implementing some

best practices and creating

clear policies for mobile

device usage, Kenny Keller

CTO



each facility can reduce

these risks without effecting

productivityKenny KellerCTO



What mobile device best

practices do you follow?Kenny Keller

CTO



Let us know your thoughts

in the Comments box belowKenny Keller

CTO


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