Becoming HIPAA Compliant Flashcards

A general overview and tips to implementing HIPAA Privacy and HIPAA Security at your organization

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HIPAA privacy vs security

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privacy: people, security: electronic

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why care?

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<ul>
<li>financial penalities</li>
<li>publicity</li>
<li>loss of accreditation</li>
<li>late compliance increased cost</li>
<li>litigation damages</li>
<li>jail</li>
</ul>
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HIPAA Privacy objectives

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  1. protect Privacy&Security 2. provide rights
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HIPAA Privacy components

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  1. compliance officer 2. employee training 3. formal documents and controls
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HIPAA Security objectives

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ePHI not stolen, misused

ePHI available

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HIPAA Security components

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  1. compliance officer 2. validate and fix 3. formal documents and controls
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common HIPAA violations

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<ul>
<li>email noncompliant</li>
<li>no BA contract</li>
<li>not training employees</li>
<li>not retaining medical records</li>
<li>inadequate ePHI|PHI disposal</li>
<li>not notifying breach</li>
<li>not having formal documentation w/ policies, procedures</li>
</ul>
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