Episode 338: Why Risk Analysis Is a Fundamental Requirement (Highlights From the OCR)

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’re sharing why risk analysis is essential for mental health providers, inspired by a recent webinar from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). 

We discuss the core mandate of the HIPAA Security Rule; how risk analysis is essential to safeguarding PHI; conceptualizing the lifecycle of PHI in your practice; how often to do a risk analysis; written policy vs. implemented policy; security measures degrading over time; and HIPAA as a useful tool for client care.

Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/

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PCT Resources

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. Will identify both your 'in-practice' risks and your 'formal compliance' (what required written P&Ps are implemented) needs, while also documenting all the good things your practice is already doing!

 

PCT's Group Practice PCT Way HIPAA Compliance Manual & Materials -- comprehensive customizable HIPAA Security Policies & Procedure and materials templates specifically for mental health group practices. with a detailed step-by-step project plan and guided instructions for adopting & implementing efficiently   

 

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

 

+ Workforce Security Manual & Leadership Security Manual -- the role-based practical application oriented distillation of the formal Policies & Procedures

+ 2 complimentary seats of the Security Officer Endorsement Training Program (1 for Security Officer; 1 for Deputy (or future Deputy) Security Officer.

 

Group Practice Care Premium for weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours

+ 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)

+  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)

+ more