HIPAA Security Rule Controls
Comprehensive guide to HIPAA Security Rule controls with detailed implementation guidance, requirements, and compliance resources for healthcare organizations.
Coverage Overview
Track published HIPAA control coverage by safeguard category and risk level.
All Controls
22 controls found
Security Officer
A covered entity must designate a security official who is responsible for developing and implementing its security policies and procedures.
Workforce Security
Implement policies and procedures to ensure that all members of the workforce have appropriate access to electronic protected health information (ePHI ...
Information Access Management
Implement policies and procedures for authorizing access to ePHI that are consistent with the applicable requirements of the Security Rule.
Security Awareness and Training
Implement a security awareness and training program for all members of the workforce (including management).
Security Incident Procedures
Implement policies and procedures to address security incidents.
Contingency Plan
Establish (and implement as needed) policies and procedures for responding to an emergency or other occurrence (for example, fire, vandalism, system f ...
Evaluation
Perform a periodic technical and non-technical evaluation, based initially upon the standards implemented under this rule and subsequently, in respons ...
Facility Access Controls
Implement policies and procedures to limit physical access to electronic information systems and the facility or facilities in which they are housed, ...
Workstation Use
Implement policies and procedures that specify the proper functions to be performed, the manner in which those functions are to be performed, and the ...
Workstation Controls
Implement physical safeguards for all workstations that access ePHI, to restrict access to authorized users.
Media Controls
Implement policies and procedures that govern the receipt and removal of hardware and electronic media that contain ePHI into and out of a facility, a ...
Device and Media Controls
Implement policies and procedures to address the final disposition of ePHI, and/or the hardware or electronic media on which it is stored.
Understanding HIPAA Controls
Essential information to help you navigate HIPAA Security Rule requirements.
Risk-Based Approach
Start with high-risk controls that address the most common HIPAA violations. Focus on access controls, encryption, and audit logging first.
Documentation Required
Maintain comprehensive documentation for all security controls. Use our downloadable templates to ensure nothing is missed.
Ongoing Monitoring
HIPAA compliance requires regular monitoring, testing, and review. Establish quarterly assessments and annual comprehensive audits.
Control Coverage Checklist
To cover the Security Rule comprehensively, maintain controls across administrative, physical, and technical safeguards with documented ownership and review cadence.
Administrative Safeguards
Risk analysis, workforce security, sanctions, contingency planning, and policy governance.
Physical Safeguards
Facility access controls, workstation use restrictions, device/media controls, and secure disposal.
Technical Safeguards
Access control, audit controls, integrity mechanisms, transmission security, and encryption practices.
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