HIPAA Security Rule Policy Template
Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant HIPAA Security Rule Policy for HIPAA must include the following5 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Purpose and Scope
Policy objectives.
Administrative Safeguards
Security management.
Physical Safeguards
Facility and workstation.
Technical Safeguards
Access and audit controls.
Risk Analysis
Ongoing risk assessment.
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Policy Details
Other HIPAA Templates
PHI use and disclosure requirements.
Breach identification and reporting procedures.
Technical policies for controlling access to ePHI per §164.312(a).
Mechanisms for recording and examining access to ePHI per §164.312(b).
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).