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HIPAA Security Timely Actions Policy

Reference: 45 CFR § 164.312(a)(1)
Last Updated: July 5, 2023

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define a basic calendar of recurring and initial actions to ensure initial and ongoing compliance.

Policy

Topic Action Frequency Form
Initial Set-up Conduct Full Analysis Initial Actions Security Gap Analysis
Initial Set-up Familiarize with Policies and Forms Initial Actions N/A
Initial Set-up Train Staff (Policies, HIPAA) Initial Actions N/A
System Access Systems Patches Update Monthly Hardware and Systems Software Maintenance C
Data Backup Test Back-up Quarterly Data Back-up test
Information Systems Audit Review records of information system activity:

  • Logins and logouts, successful and unsuccessful.
  • Number of files and sessions opened per Individuals.
Quarterly N/A
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