HIPAA Security Rule Online Compliance Workbook
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HIPAA Security Rule
The Security Rule sets standards for administrative, physical, and technological safeguards -- such as access to offices, computers and files -- needed to keep electronic health care information confidential and secure. It is a companion to the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
While the Privacy Rule outlines to whom and under what circumstances a psychologist can intentionally disclose patient information, the Security Rule focuses on protecting information from unintended disclosures through breaches of security. This includes any reasonably anticipated threats or hazards and/or an inappropriate uses and disclosures of electronic confidential information.
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HIPAA Security Rule Online Compliance Workbook
The HIPAA Security Rule Online Compliance Workbook is a comprehensive, easy-to-use online resource to help psychologists comply with the HIPAA Security Rule. The workbook provides direct access to the resources needed for Security Rule compliance including: Step-by-step risk analysis for all aspects of your practice; Compliance options for each Security Rule requirement; A customizable documentation process including Policies and Procedures.
Contingency Planning: Do You Know What HIPAA Requires?
by Legal and Regulatory Affairs and Technology Policy and Projects Staffs
June 7, 2005 -- The HIPAA Security Rule requires practitioners to develop a contingency plan to address how they will respond to a loss of electronic data in the event of disaster or emergency.
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Privacy Rule Compliance Is Not Enough: Three Things You Should Know About the HIPAA Security Rule
by Legal and Regulatory Affairs Staff
May 10, 2005 -- Chances are, you took steps over the last two years to comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule. But being compliant with the Privacy Rule does not mean you are compliant with the latest rule to go into effect -- the HIPAA Security Rule.
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Document, Document, Document
by Jamie Chamberlin, Monitor Staff
May 1, 2005 -- Are your electronic patient records secured in case of a fire or office theft? How will you ensure that your electronic patient information is completely deleted if you dispose of an old computer system?
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Getting Into Compliance: The HIPAA Security Rule
by APApractice.org Staff
April 26, 2005 -- The deadline for HIPAA Security Rule compliance was April 20, and psychologists should determine whether they are in compliance as quickly as possible. Practitioners are also urged to be wary of potentially fraudulent offers related to HIPAA.
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HIPAA Security Rule Primer
by APA Practice Organization Staff
January 4, 2005 -- This Primer will provide you with a preliminary overview of the HIPAA Security Rule.
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HIPAA: Safeguarding Information
by Jennifer Daw Holloway
January 1, 2005 -- Practitioners must consider the security of their electronic patient information under latest HIPAA rule.
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HIPAA Security Rule FAQ
by Legal & Regulatory Affairs Staff
November 9, 2004 -- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule takes effect in April 2005.
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Secure Your Practice With the New “HIPAA Security Rule Online Compliance Workbook”
by APA Practice Organization Staff
April 12, 2005 -- A new resource is available to help practitioners comply with the Security Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the federal law that protects the privacy and security of patient records.
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