five common HIPAA compliance mistakes to avoid
Here are five common HIPAA compliance mistakes to avoid:
- Failing to implement security measures to protect patients’ health information. HIPAA requires covered entities to implement security measures to protect patients’ health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This may include using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and using a web application firewall.
- Disclosing patients’ health information without their consent. HIPAA requires covered entities to obtain patients’ consent before disclosing their health information. There are a few exceptions to this rule, such as when disclosure is required by law or when disclosure is necessary to protect the health or safety of the patient or others.
- Failing to provide patients with access to their health information. HIPAA requires covered entities to provide patients with access to their health information. Patients have the right to request a copy of their health information and to request corrections to their health information.
- Failing to train staff on HIPAA compliance. Covered entities are required to train their staff on HIPAA compliance. This training should help staff to understand their HIPAA compliance obligations and how to protect patients’ health information.
- Failing to have a HIPAA compliance plan in place. A HIPAA compliance plan is a document that outlines a covered entity’s HIPAA compliance policies and procedures. A HIPAA compliance plan can help covered entities to stay organized and to ensure that they are complying with HIPAA regulations.
