It’s vital to have an enterprise-wide plan that:
Protected health information should be safeguarded at all times. Yet often overlooked are the potential security issues associated with pool printers and fax machines to which anyone can walk up and take documents from their trays. Healthcare organizations may instead want to consider hardened, encrypted smart devices that keep contents secure until authorized staff enter the proper pin or password.
Ultimately, being more proactive about security and compliance is going to help your organization adeptly navigate the new world of care — both across the care continuum and with your patients. Don’t wait for something to happen before taking action; be proactive now so you can reap the benefits of improved security and compliance today and well into the future.