Discuss Security Compliance Tool HIPAA Security Standards

Capella University Security Compliance Tool HIPAA Security Standards Discussion

Question Description
Overview

In this assignment you will utilize an objective tool to assess third-party business associate compliance with HIPAA rules, such as PHI security. The tool is modeled after templates from federal healthcare regulatory agencies. By demonstrating the use of this tool, you will show your knowledge of the HIPAA rules covering the safeguards for Protected Health Information (PHI) and your competency in monitoring third-party compliance in healthcare information security.

INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation: Download the Unit 8 HIPAA PHI Assessment Spreadsheet (in the Resources). Use the references provided in the Resources and any other research necessary to determine whether the safeguard steps in Column D should be labeled Required or Addressable.

Complete your assignment as follows:

Indicate on the spreadsheet whether the safeguard steps are required or addressable under HIPAA.
Write a 1-2 page (double-spaced) report summarizing the three categories of safeguards under the HIPAA, defining the terms Required and Addressable, and analyzing why some items are Required and others Addressable.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Format: Include a title page and reference page. Insert your completed spreadsheet into a Word document with your paper for submission.
References: Cite all references in APA format.
Length: 4-5 total pages (the written part should be 1-2 double-spaced pages), not including title and reference pages.
references

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/2020/what-is-the-difference-between-addressable-and-required-implementation-specifications/index.html

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/compliance-enforcement/audit/protocol/index.html