Mobile Health Implementation

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.

Best Practices and Guidelines

white paper AHIMA -

• avoid the loss or theft of your mobile device by 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...

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