title: Develop a data and device destruction policy in five easy steps.
abstract: Destroying and disposing of data or devices that contain protected health information is an essential part of a practice's privacy and security procedures. It also is critical to managing financial risk and risk to your practice's reputation. Many practices, however, have not developed a policy or process for safely discarding the data, or the devices on which the data resides. This article covers five key action steps a practice can take to mitigate the risks involved in destroying and disposing of clinical and financial data.
authors: Cheryl
authors: C
authors: Toth
mesh_terms: D016494:Computer Security; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records; D016134:Organizational Policy; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012308:Risk Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration*