Tech Tips

Protecting a Patient’s Privacy Well-known individuals or celebrities have the same rights to privacy as anyone else. Privacy violations involving celebrities are further complicated due to the higher exposure that may follow these types of patients. Remember: Do not access a patient record unless it is necessary in order to [...]

Social Networking Safety Social engineering is quickly becoming the most common way the “bad guys” are breaking into systems. Our systems are good at keeping the bad guys out. But it’s much harder to keep them out once you’ve let them in by visiting infected websites, clicking on links or [...]

Secure PHI in Patient or Customer Care Areas Do not discuss PHI or customer details in common places such as cafeterias, elevators, parking lots, or outside the facility. Do not leave hard copy files unattended, for example on top of the desk. Review your company Clean Desk Policy. If you [...]

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 [...]