Topic 2 DQ 4
docx
keyboard_arrow_up
School
Grand Canyon University *
*We aren’t endorsed by this school
Course
CYB-535
Subject
Information Systems
Date
Apr 3, 2024
Type
docx
Pages
2
Uploaded by MateHippopotamus7681
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal legislation in the United States that prohibits sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's agreement or knowledge. HIPAA is made up of various regulations, including the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Enforcement Rule, and Breach Notification Rule, that provide national standards for the protection of electronic protected health
information (ePHI).
To properly secure patient health information, companies should conduct yearly audits and assessments to detect risks, correct compliance gaps, and increase their overall HIPAA compliance posture.
Security Risk Assessment
This evaluation examines the security measures and systems in place to safeguard electronic protected health information (ePHI). It entails detecting and analyzing possible threats to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI.
The assessment may involve an examination of identification/authentication systems, audit trails,
encryption techniques, access restrictions, and other security measures to guarantee HIPAA Security Rule compliance.
Privacy Standards Audit:
The Privacy Standards Audit evaluates compliance with HIPAA Privacy Rule standards governing the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI). This audit looks at policies, procedures, and practices governing patient privacy rights, PHI disclosures, patient consent, and authorization processes.
HITECH Subtitle D Privacy Audit
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, passed as
part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, enhances HIPAA standards governing health information privacy and security.
Security Standards Audit
The protection criteria Audit, like the Privacy Standards Audit, assesses compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule, which specifies criteria for the protection of electronic protected health information.
This audit evaluates the execution of administrative, physical, and technical protections to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI, as required by the Security Rule.
Asset and Device Audit
The Asset and Device Audit focuses on the inventory and tracking of electronic devices and systems that store, process, or send ePHI. It entails identifying and documenting all hardware and software assets that interact with ePHI, evaluating security settings, and ensuring that adequate controls are in place to protect ePHI from
unauthorized access or disclosure.
Physical Site Audit
The Physical Site Audit evaluates physical security measures at healthcare institutions and other settings where ePHI is kept or accessible. It entails assessing access controls, surveillance systems, environmental controls, and other physical security measures to avoid illegal access, theft, or damage to ePHI.
Reference:
TechTarget. (Ben). HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Retrieved from https://www.techtarget.com/searchhealthit/definition/HIPAA
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Laws & Regulations. HIPAA for Professionals. Retrieved from https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security/laws-regulations/
index.html
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help