Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2018 Issue 16
Industry Note: Have a Plan in Mind for the Disposal of Your Mobile Devices
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Article Overview
This article explains why disposal planning matters for healthcare organizations that use mobile devices and electronic media. It focuses on privacy, security, and HIPAA risk management concerns highlighted by the HHS Office for Civil Rights, and it is relevant to compliance staff, privacy officers, security personnel, and practice administrators seeking general guidance on safeguarding protected health information during device retirement.
Why This Topic Matters
Improper handling of retired devices can expose protected health information and create avoidable compliance and breach risks. The article helps readers understand the importance of having disposal policies and management oversight in place before upgrading or discarding equipment.
What You Will Learn
- Why device disposal is a HIPAA security and privacy concern
- How electronic media can create patient information exposure risk
- The role of organizational planning in managing disposal-related compliance issues
- Why healthcare entities should review disposal procedures and security practices
Who Should Read This
- Privacy officers
- Security officers
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare practice administrators
- Covered entities
- Business associates
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