From the monthly archives:
August 2008
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SETA – Security Education, Training, and Awareness Programs
August 27, 2008Thank you for joining us as we continue our HIPAA compliance series. This week, we will discuss the importance of Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) programs. HIPAA section 164.308(a)(5) states that covered entities must “implement a security awareness and training program for all ...
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Optimize your EMR/EHR – Connect your lab instruments
August 26, 2008Fletcher-Flora Health Care Systems, Inc. released their FFlex eLink™ laboratory instrument integration software for small to mid-sized laboratories, including Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived laboratories. In absence of a traditional Laboratory Information System (LIS), FFlex eLink is software designed to provide much needed connectivity directly ...
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Workforce Security – A Brief Overview of HIPAA Requirements
August 20, 2008Hello and welcome back. This week we continue our discussion of HIPAA compliance with the workforce security requirement. Section 164.308(a)(3) of the HIPAA security rule requires covered entities to “implement policies and procedures to ensure that all members… have appropriate access to protected health ...
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Risk Analysis – A basic How-to Guide
August 11, 2008Welcome to part three of our risk analysis discussion. We know that the HIPAA security rule Section 164.308(a)(1) requires all covered entities to periodically conduct a formal risk analysis. Last week, we looked at some general categories of vulnerabilities and threats. This week, we ...
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