Mechanisms for recording and examining access to ePHI per §164.312(b).
A compliant Audit Controls Policy for HIPAA must include the following5 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Policy objectives and regulatory references.
What events must be logged for ePHI systems.
Centralized logging and retention periods.
Frequency and procedures for reviewing logs.
Responding to suspicious audit findings.
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Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
PHI use and disclosure requirements.
Breach identification and reporting procedures.
Technical policies for controlling access to ePHI per §164.312(a).
Policies to protect ePHI from improper alteration or destruction per §164.312(c).
Technical safeguards for protecting ePHI during electronic transmission per §164.312(e).
Establishes procedures for responding to emergencies affecting ePHI systems per §164.308(a)(7).
Security awareness and training program for all workforce members per §164.308(a)(5).