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What are administrative safeguards?
A set of standards defined by the HIPAA Security Rule, including policies, procedures, and documentation to manage security measures designed to protect ePHI.
What are technical safeguards?
Set of standards under the HIPAA Security Rule designed to assist in implementing technological solutions to secure protected health information.
What are physical safeguards?
Measures such as locking doors to safeguard data and various media from unauthorized access, including facility access controls, workstation use, workstation security, and device and media controls.
How many administrative safeguards are there?
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What is the security management process?
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What does assigned security responsibility mean?
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What is workforce security?
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What is information access management?
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What is security awareness and training?
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What are security incident procedures?
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What is a contingency plan?
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What is evaluation in the context of safeguards?
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What are Business Associate Contracts and other arrangements?
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What are access controls?
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What are audit controls?
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What is integrity in the context of safeguards?
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What is person or entity authentication?
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What is transmission security?
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Study Notes
Administrative Safeguards
- Comprise nine specific standards mandated by HIPAA Security Rule.
- Include policies and procedures to oversee security measures protecting electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).
- Include a Security Management Process to prevent, detect, contain, and correct security violations.
- Assign a responsible individual for security policy development and implementation.
- Ensure workforce members have appropriate access to ePHI based on job requirements.
- Implement access management procedures aligned with privacy rules.
- Require security awareness programs for all workforce members.
- Outline incident reporting and response procedures.
- Develop contingency plans for emergencies affecting ePHI systems.
- Emphasize continuous monitoring and evaluation of security policies.
- Mandate contracts with business associates to assure compliance with ePHI safeguards.
Technical Safeguards
- Comprise five standards aimed at securing protected health information through technology.
- Establish access controls to restrict ePHI access to authorized individuals or software.
- Require audit controls to document and review system activities regarding ePHI access.
- Maintain integrity of ePHI by preventing unauthorized alterations or destruction.
- Implement verification procedures to authenticate the identity of individuals accessing ePHI.
- Provide measures to safeguard ePHI during electronic transmission to protect against unauthorized access.
Physical Safeguards
- Involve four specific controls to physically protect data and media from unauthorized access.
- Enforce facility access controls restricting physical entry to information systems.
- Ensure secure workstation usage and enforce workstation security protocols.
- Manage device and media controls to protect ePHI from unauthorized physical access.
Key Figures
- Administrative safeguards: 9 standards.
- Technical safeguards: 5 standards.
- Physical safeguards: 4 standards.
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This quiz covers key terms and definitions related to the administrative and technical safeguards as outlined in the HIPAA Security Rule. Test your knowledge on essential standards and actions necessary for protecting electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare and information security fields.