Protecting electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) requires a multifaceted approach covering administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. This checklist provides a structured path to meeting HIPAA standards, ensuring your organization can justify "Addressable" specifications while strictly adhering to "Required" mandates.
What You Will Learn
Administrative Safeguards:
Conducting a thorough Risk Analysis to identify vulnerabilities and establishing clear sanction policies for non-compliance.
Physical & Device Security:
Implementing facility access controls and NIST-approved media sanitization methods for the final disposal of ePHI hardware.
Technical Integrity & Audit Controls:
Utilizing mechanisms like NeoSOC for 24/7 log surveillance and ensuring end-to-end encryption for data in transit.
Breach Notification Protocols:
Establishing a documented process to notify affected individuals and the Secretary of HHS within mandatory 60-day windows.
