Episode 333: Integrating Antivirus Protection

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech.

In our latest episode, we explain what group practice owners need to know about antivirus protection.

We discuss what implementing antivirus software actually entails; who needs antivirus software; resources for free antivirus software for Windows and Mac; the importance of regularly updating security software; what is the responsibility of the group practice; whether a BAA is necessary with an antivirus and antimalware provider; and our Device Security Center, where you can find more information on the other technical security steps required for any devices touching PHI.

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PCT Resources

Group Practice Care Premium for weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours + Step Step 5 (Manual & Materials) Support Forums

assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing documenting personal & practice-provided devices(for *all* team members at no per-person cost) And more!

PCT's Computer & Smartphone HIPAA Security Checklist for Therapists

 

PCT's HIPAA Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health group practices -- care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service. You’ll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health group practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks.

 

PCT's Group Practice PCT Way HIPAA Compliance Manual & Materials -- comprehensive HIPAA Security Policies & Procedures for the practice as HIPAA covered entity *and/or* Business Associate/MSO. Comprehensively covers the HIPAA P&Ps for contractor clinician structure group practices, employee structure group practices, and practices that are hybrid.

 

Policies & Procedures include:

Customizable templates that address each of the HIPAA Security Rule Standards. Ready for plug-and-play real practice application. Computing Devices and Electronic Media Technical Security Policy Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy Communications Security Policy Information Systems Secure Use Policy Risk Management Policy Contingency Planning Policy Device and Document Transport and Storage Policy Device and Document Disposal Policy Security Training and Awareness Policy Passwords and Other Digital Authentication Policy Software and Hardware Selection Policy Security Incident Response and Breach Notification Policy Security Onboarding and Exit Policy Sanction Policy Policy Release of Information Security Policy Remote Access Policy Data Backup Policy Facility/Office Access and Physical Security Policy Facility Network Security Policy Computing Device Acceptable Use Policy Business Associate Policy Access Log Review Policy

 

Forms & Logs include:

Workforce Security Policies Agreement Security Incident Report PHI Access Determination Password Policy Compliance BYOD Registration & Termination Data Backup & Confirmation Access Log Review Key & Access Code Issue and Loss Third-Party Service Vendors Building Security Plan Security Schedule Equipment Security Check Computing System Access Granting & Revocation Training Completion Mini Risk Analysis Security Incident Response Security Reminder Practice Equipment Catalog

Plus:

Workforce Security Manual & Leadership Security Manual -- the role-based practical application oriented distillation of the formal Policies & Procedures (includes the prohibitions on non-HIPAA-acceptable personal services + defines what personal services *are* allowable.) 2 complimentary seats of the Security Officer Endorsement Training Program (1 for Security Officer; 1 for Deputy (or future Deputy) Security Officer.