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HIPAA Compliance Checklist for HR
HIPAA Compliance Checklist for HR

HIPAA Compliance Checklist for HR

Use this checklist to evaluate your organization and ensure you are HIPAA compliant.
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Introduction to the HIPAA Checklist for HR:
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Complete checklist information
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Assign tasks
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Annual Audits/Assessments:
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Complete the security risk audit
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Complete the privacy assessment (not required for BA's)
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Complete the HITECH subtitle D audit
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Complete the security standards audit
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Complete the asset and device audit
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Complete the physical site audit
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HIPAA Training:
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Ensure all staff complete the annual HIPAA training
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Ensure all staff complete the security awareness training
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Set quarterly reminders to reinforce security awareness training
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Emergency Planning:
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Develop plans for emergencies
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Access to ePHI:
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Assess whether encryption of ePHI is needed
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Implement alternative measures
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Guard against unauthorized access of ePHI
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Implement identity management and access to ePHI controls
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Create and monitor ePHI access logs
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Disposal of PHI/ePHI:
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Develop a policy for preventing PHI from being reconstructed
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Develop a policy for permanently erasing ePHI
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Confirm if devices containing ePHI/ PHI are stored securely
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Patient Access to Health Information:
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Develop a policy for patient access to health information
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Obtaining & Storing Authorizations:
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Store all HIPAA authorizations
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Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP):
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Send the notice of privacy practices to all patients
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Develop a procedure for dealing with NPP complaints
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HIPAA Privacy, Security & Breach Notification Rules:
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Develop policies for privacy, security & breach notification rules
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Ensure all staff have legally attested HIPAA policies & procedures
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Vendors & Business Associates:
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Identify all vendors & business associates
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Create Business Associate Agreements for business associates
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Assess business associates HIPAA compliance
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Create confidentiality agreements for non-business associates
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Sources:
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