Risk Analysis and Management
The Administrative Safeguards section of the Security Rule mandates that covered entities conduct a risk analysis as a key component of their security management.
The risk analysis and management sections of the Security Rule get special attention here. They help decide which security measures are suitable for a specific covered entity. Because of this, risk analysis influences how all safeguards in the Security Rule are put into action.
A risk analysis process should include activities like:
- Assessing the likelihood and impact of potential risks to e-PHI.
- Putting in place suitable security measures to deal with the identified risks.
- Recording the selected security measures and explaining the reasons for choosing them, if needed.
- Keeping ongoing, reasonable, and fitting security protections in place.
Risk analysis should be a continuous process. A covered entity should regularly check its records to monitor access to e-PHI and identify security incidents. It should also periodically assess how effective its security measures are and consistently reconsider potential risks to e-PHI.
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3-6. As required by the HIPAA Security Rule, what must a covered entity accomplish as part of their security management processes?
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