hipaa compliance: what you need to know
DESCRIPTION
Many organizations are transitioning from paper to digital information systems, such as client management, Electronic Health Record (EHR), and Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) software. These types of systems enable providers to give higher quality health care to clients by allowing collaboration with colleagues and access to personal information from remote locations. However, the shift to digital records brings new risks to organizations that can compromise patient confidentiality and result in HIPAA compliance violations. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1nswJwETRANSCRIPT
By SWIFTTECH SOLUTIONS
HIPAA Compliance
new risks
The shift to digital
records brings
to health organizations
Companies must comply with HIPAA to avoid issues, such as information leaks.
1 2 3 What is
HIPAA
Complying
with HIPAA
Examples of
violations
1 Learning About
HIPAA
or HIPAA,
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
requires organizations to protect information by ensuring patient privacy.
The rules of HIPAA are to
Ensure the integrity of any private information.
Identify and protect against data security threats
Ensure compliance by your workforce.
SwiftTech Solutions can help you follow HIPAA standards.
2
Complying with
HIPAA’s Standards
There are many things you can do
to ensure HIPAA compliance.
Implement written
security policies
Have employees protect
their office workspace
Get client consent before
releasing personal info
Use a strong anti-virus software
Create a backup and disaster recovery plan
Manage your passwords securely
Don’t get caught violating the rules.
3 Examples of
Violations
A few common
violations of HIPAA rules…
Violations
Failure to follow
the authorization
expiration date
Failure to promptly
release info to patients
Improper disposal
of patient records
Violations
Insider snooping (looking through medical records without authorization)
Missing patient signature Releasing information to
an undesignated party
The consequences of these violations include large fines, audits, legal action and imprisonment.
Don’t let that happen to your organization.
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