When developing security procedures for remote workforce, the HIM director should reference which of the following? Show A) privacy and security rule, state statutes and other federal statutes B) privacy and security rule C) security rule, state statutes, other federal statutes, compliance regulations D) privacy and security rule, state statutes and compliance regulations This is a summary of key elements of the Security Rule including who is covered, what information is protected, and what safeguards must be in place to ensure appropriate protection of electronic protected health information. Because it is an overview of the Security Rule, it does not address every detail of each provision. Prior to HIPAA, no generally accepted set of security standards or general requirements for protecting health information existed in the health care industry. At the same time, new technologies were evolving, and the health care industry began to move away from paper processes and rely more heavily on the use of electronic information systems to pay claims, answer eligibility questions, provide health information and conduct a host of other administrative and
clinically based functions. Today, providers are using clinical applications such as computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems, electronic health records (EHR), and radiology, pharmacy, and laboratory systems. Health plans are providing access to claims and care management, as well as member self-service applications. While this means that the medical workforce can be more mobile and efficient (i.e., physicians can check patient records and test results from wherever they
are), the rise in the adoption rate of these technologies increases the potential security risks. A major goal of the Security Rule is to protect the privacy of individuals’ health information while allowing covered entities to adopt new technologies to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care. Given that the health care marketplace is diverse, the Security Rule is designed to be flexible and scalable so a covered entity can implement policies, procedures, and technologies that
are appropriate for the entity’s particular size, organizational structure, and risks to consumers’ e-PHI. This is a summary of key elements of the Security Rule and not a complete or comprehensive guide to compliance. Entities regulated by the Privacy and Security Rules are obligated to comply with all of their applicable requirements and should not rely on this summary as a source of legal information or advice. To make it easier to review the complete requirements of the Security
Rule, provisions of the Rule referenced in this summary are cited in the end notes. Visit our Security Rule section to view the entire Rule, and for additional helpful information about how the Rule applies. In the event of a conflict between
this summary and the Rule, the Rule governs. Statutory and Regulatory Background
Who is Covered by the Security Rule
Business Associates
What Information is Protected
General Rules
Risk Analysis and Management
Administrative Safeguards
Physical Safeguards
Technical Safeguards
Required and Addressable Implementation Specifications
Organizational Requirements
Policies and Procedures and Documentation Requirements
State Law
Enforcement and Penalties for Noncompliance
Compliance Dates
Copies of the Rule and Related Materials
End Notes [1]Pub. L. 104-191. [2] 68 FR 8334. [3] 45 C.F.R. § 160.103. [4] 45 C.F.R. § 164.306(a). [5] 45 C.F.R. § 164.304. [6] 45 C.F.R. § 164.306(b)(2). [7] 45 C.F.R. § 164.306(e). [8] 45 C.F.R. § 164.306(b)(iv). [9] 45 C.F.R. § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(B). [10] 45 C.F.R. § 164.306(d)(3)(ii)(B)(1); 45 C.F.R. § 164.316(b)(1). [11] 45 C.F.R. § 164.306(e). [12] 45 C.F.R. § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(D). [13] 45 C.F.R. § 164.306(e); 45 C.F.R. § 164.308(a)(8). [14] 45 C.F.R. § 164.306(b)(2)(iv); 45 C.F.R. § 164.306(e). [15] 45 C.F.R. § 164.308(a)(2). [16] 45 C.F.R. § 164.308(a)(4)(i). [17] 45 C.F.R. § 164.308(a)(3) & (4). [18] 45 C.F.R. § 164.308(a)(5)(i). [19] 45 C.F.R. § 164..308(a)(1)(ii)(C). [20] 45 C.F.R. § 164.308(a)(8). [21] 45 C.F.R. § 164.310(a). [22] 45 C.F.R. §§ 164.310(b) & (c). [23] 45 C.F.R. § 164.310(d). [24] 45 C.F.R. § 164.312(a). [25] 45 C.F.R. § 164.312(b). [26] 45 C.F.R. § 164.312(c). [27] 45 C.F.R. § 164.312(e). [28] 45 C.F.R. § 164.306(d). [29] 45 C.F.R. § 164.314(a)(1). [30] 45 C.F.R. § 164.316. [31] 45 C.F.R. § 164.316(b)(2)(iii). [32] 45 C.F.R. § 160.203. [33] 45 C.F.R. § 160.202. Content created by Office for Civil Rights (OCR) What is the security rule for HIPAA?The HIPAA Security Rule requires physicians to protect patients' electronically stored, protected health information (known as “ePHI”) by using appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and security of this information.
What are the 3 types of safeguards required by HIPAA's security Rule?The Security Rule requires appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic protected health information.
Which of the following technical safeguards ensures e PHI is not improperly altered or destroyed?The Security rule also promotes the two additional goals of maintaining the integrity and availability of e-PHI. Under the Security Rule, “integrity” means that e-PHI is not altered or destroyed in an unauthorized manner.
Which set of HIPAA security safeguards is best described as the building blocks?One of those blocks – often referred to as the first step in HIPAA compliance – is the Security Rule. Essentially, the Security Rule ensures protected health information (PHI) is only accessible to those who should have access.
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