3. Security
Privacy is an important healthcare entity . There are several parts of
a patient file that can cause irreparable damage to a patient.
Healthcare files contain sensitive information such as medical
conditions, address, employment and social security numbers.
Protecting this information is a priority to every healthcare company.
One of the number one ways identity theft scams start is by gaining
access to protected healthcare information.
4. HIPPA
This is protected healthcare information. This is anything that can
identify a patient.
All healthcare providers, insurers and healthcare clearinghouses are
held liable under the law.
This information can only be released by the patient or legal
guardian of the patient.
All patients must be informed of the law and sign that they receive a
copy.
5. Company Responsibilities
Company will provide secure passwords for every employee
Company will update passwords every 90 days.
Company will provide updated HIPPA regulations
Company will provide secure portals for communication of health
information
Company will provide all methods of disposal for private healthcare
information.
6. Employee Responsibilities
Employees may not share any privacy information without prior
approval
Employees are held accountable for their induvial passwords.
Employees will never access other employees passwords
Employees will sign forms on all HIPPA training
Each employee will dispose of all HIPPA materials as instructed by
employer
If there is any question of HIPPA related material, the employee will
ask a direct supervisor.
7. Conclusion
There are large fines a company faces as well as credibility if HIPPA
information is leaked. Therefore, if an employee violates any of the
HIPPA laws they face suspension or termination depending on the
severity of the violation. The company mission is to keep protected
information safe and maintain the integrity of all patients.