How To Be HIPAA Compliant

In order to avoid stiff penalties, you must remain HIPAA compliant in the workplace. Here are ways on how you can ensure proper workplace decorum without risking safety and security.

• Develop privacy policies – It is vital that you develop, adopt and strictly implement policies and procedures that uphold privacy and security. There should also be a plan in place in case there is a breach in these two.
• Appoint privacy and security officers – Appoint a privacy and security officer, which could be two individuals or one person handling both positions. Make sure that the appointed person is knowledgeable with HIPAA rules and policies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments – There should be regular risk assessments in order to identify fields where you are most vulnerable. As they say, prevention is better than cure and this is the perfect way of preventing future issues.

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