tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 7

Reader questions: Do This to Secure Bluetooth Devices

Question: Our surgeons use smart phones and tablets with Bluetooth capability, and our HIPAA compliance officer is concerned about the security of the devices. Is this a possible violation? SuperCoder Subscriber Answer:  Yes, access through Bluetooth is a concern for securing patient private health information. Bluetooth is a short-range radio frequency communication. The best way to secure mobile devices with Bluetooth capabilities is to turn off or set the Bluetooth connection capabilities to “nondiscoverable,” according to the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). “When in discoverable mode, Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices...

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