Vulnerable Password Effect on HIPAA
Introduction
The University of Mississippi Medical Center suffered from multiple HIPAA violations. An unofficial visitor to their campus had stolen one of their laptops, and due to the fact that UMMC’s network was unprotected because they used a universal username and password.The active directory containing 67,000 files was exposed to danger! There was an estimation of 10,000 patients files dating back to 2008 and he optical character recognition affirms that the university failed to disclose the individuals whose ePHI was believed to have been accessed. They also lacked putting safeguards into effect for all who access ePHI! With such concern for patient trust I worry for the individuals.
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I found that the university provided insecure generic usernames and passwords to be most striking. I think that it’s interesting that they failed to implement procedures to prevent and correct security violations. In regards to my role in healthcare these vulnerabilities are very relevant. I will be more aware of unsecured health information and report it immediately. I will also use unique passwords/usernames for systems. I agree with the intent of this article to help ensure a future goal of protected health information. This article influenced me to be much more attentive and conscious, especially while handling patient files! This deeply influenced my beliefs for patient safety. I want to ensure trust and confidence towards patients. I will be able to use this knowledge to improve my future in healthcare by implementing policies and procedures adequately. I will be more alert and aware of HIPAA violations throughout my educational career. And most of all I will ensure and provide trust to all of my
Introduction
The University of Mississippi Medical Center suffered from multiple HIPAA violations. An unofficial visitor to their campus had stolen one of their laptops, and due to the fact that UMMC’s network was unprotected because they used a universal username and password.The active directory containing 67,000 files was exposed to danger! There was an estimation of 10,000 patients files dating back to 2008 and he optical character recognition affirms that the university failed to disclose the individuals whose ePHI was believed to have been accessed. They also lacked putting safeguards into effect for all who access ePHI! With such concern for patient trust I worry for the individuals.
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I found that the university provided insecure generic usernames and passwords to be most striking. I think that it’s interesting that they failed to implement procedures to prevent and correct security violations. In regards to my role in healthcare these vulnerabilities are very relevant. I will be more aware of unsecured health information and report it immediately. I will also use unique passwords/usernames for systems. I agree with the intent of this article to help ensure a future goal of protected health information. This article influenced me to be much more attentive and conscious, especially while handling patient files! This deeply influenced my beliefs for patient safety. I want to ensure trust and confidence towards patients. I will be able to use this knowledge to improve my future in healthcare by implementing policies and procedures adequately. I will be more alert and aware of HIPAA violations throughout my educational career. And most of all I will ensure and provide trust to all of my