Workstation Security Policy Paper

Workstation Security Policy
A workstation policy provides standards for access to information inside the facility in a controlled manner, respecting guidelines set by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to properly ensure workstation security within healthcare companies. Workstation security policy ensures the security of information on the workstation and information accessed by the workstation. Additionally, this policy provides guidelines on how to ensure that the requirements of HIPPA are met.
Implementation of policy
Appropriate measures must be taken when using workstations to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information, including protected health information (PHI). These measures must ensure that access to sensitive information is restricted to authorized users …show more content…
- Securing workstations with screen lock or logout screens before leaving the workstation to prevent unauthorized access.
- Allow a password-protected screen saver with a short timeout period to ensure that workstations will be protected.
- Password need to comply with the Company’s Password requirements.
- Ensuring that the workstation is used for intended purposes only.
- Employees need to avoid installing unauthorized software on workstations.
- Employees need to store sensitive information, including protected health information (PHI) on protected network servers only.
- Employees need to avoid accidental spills by keeping food and drink away from workstations.
- Laptops that contain sensitive information need to be secured by using cable locks or by locking them in drawers or cabinets.
- Employees need to comply with the Portable Workstation Encryption