Mobile Health Implementation
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Contents
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 mobile devices unattended.
- Identify your mobile device by affixing a business card or ID tag to it
- 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
- Minimize the amount of sensitive information on the device
- Protect USB storage devices with passwords
- Disable USB ports
- Turn off wireless file transfer capabilities
- Password protect the BIOS to prevent disk access through changing the BIOS configuration
- Create a user account password and remvove guest accounts
- Require manual log on for VPN connection
- Invest in tracking software
- Encrypt the file system
- Use a firewall when accessing public/private networks
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://mobihealthnews.com/10747/how-mobile-health-can-abide-by-hipaa/
http://www.arubanetworks.com/pdf/solutions/HIMSSSurvey_2012.pdf