Healthcare facilities use a variety of methods to safeguard patient information from theft. Every facility implements the system that adapt to their necessities, they take into consideration that they have to protect the paper and electronic information. Some of the security measures that can be implemented are:
1. Increase administrative control: this step can be achieved by updating the security policies and procedures; training employees in privacy and security; and keep updated background checks on employees that have access to patient information.
2. Access monitoring: access can be to the area where patient records are, and to the computer systems. This can be done by: Restrict unauthorized individuals to access the areas; create
1. Increase administrative control: this step can be achieved by updating the security policies and procedures; training employees in privacy and security; and keep updated background checks on employees that have access to patient information.
2. Access monitoring: access can be to the area where patient records are, and to the computer systems. This can be done by: Restrict unauthorized individuals to access the areas; create