Tips and helpful hints

HIPAA Security

• Do not share passwords.
• Keep stored passwords secure, not on your PC or desk.
• Set a Screen Saver to automatically appear after 10 minutes and use password protect.
• Keep computer monitors that display protected information out of view from others.
• Use strong passwords when possible.
• Do not send unencrypted patient information over the internet, by e-mail or as an attachment in an e-mail. Use encryption if available.
• Do not use unencrypted portable or mobile media such as thumb drives or PDA’s to store protected information.

HIPAA Security Links

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)