Basic recommendations for those that want to comply with HIPAA. 1. Assign someone the responsibilities of the Privacy Officer.
- Ideally a Privacy Officer should be a medical records specialist or paralegal.
2. Assign someone the responsibilities of the Security Officer.
- Ideally a Security Officer should be an IT expert.
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Develop Policies and Procedures for the Organization.
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Update Policies and Procedures as needed.
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Implement Policies and Procedures.
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Train staff on HIPAA Policies and Procedures.
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Place server on secured facility or sublease space for operations on server located within a secured facility.
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If buying an EMR consider an Internet based system with encryption at the transaction level.
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If buying an EMR look for software that can be customized to your operations.
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Get a document management system with secured capabilities and controlled access.
About Dr. Jose Delgado
Dr. Jose I. Delgado is the founder and CEO of Taino Consultants, a veteran-owned, 8(a) graduate healthcare IT consulting firm based in St. Augustine, Florida. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare compliance and government contracting, Dr. Delgado has helped organizations navigate HIPAA, MACRA/MIPS, and federal IT security requirements.
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