title: Job: security. 7 steps for HIPAA compliance.
abstract: Healthcare providers trying to meet the April 21 deadline to comply with HIPAA's security regulations need to take several actions: Study the security regulations to determine adequate levels of security for each organization. Establish a security committee and appoint an information security officer. Identify existing security measures within the organization, including administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Conduct a thorough risk analysis. Develop and implement remediation plans. Adequately train the workforce. Periodically review these compliance activities.
authors.affiliation: Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP, Little Rock, Ark, USA. ljohnson@fec.net
authors.forename: Lynda M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Joanna D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Schulte
mesh_terms: D016494:Computer Security / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D007318:Inservice Training; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014481:United States