Difference between revisions of "Mobile Health Implementation"

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Definitions

Security Risks

• assume built in security is not adequate which places the problem on the device itself.

• Fragmentation - diversity of mobile products in the marketplace

vendors lack experience with security measures across multiple mobile devices.

HIPAA Security Requirements

Best Practices and Guidelines

white paper

The Journal of AHIMA has publish safeguards against loss or theft of your mobile device. These safeguards include:

• Never leaving it unattended.
• To avoid someone mistakenly taking your device in a crowded area such as airport security checkpoints, identify your mobile device by affixing a business card or ID tag to it.
• A high percentage of laptops are stolen from offices. Invest in a tether or cable lock to secure your laptop to something stationary such as airport seating or and office desk.
• Install office security cameras to deter over-confident thieves.

http://journal.ahima.org/2011/07/19/low-tech-security-risks-still-leading-cause-of-breaches/

Evaluating Mobile Technology

HIPAA Guidance Online Tech white paper

Mobility Trends in Healthcare

Aruba Networks, Inc conducted a survey...

Sources

References

http://www.nist.gov/nstic/

http://mobihealthnews.com/10747/how-mobile-health-can-abide-by-hipaa/

http://www.arubanetworks.com/pdf/solutions/HIMSSSurvey_2012.pdf