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Courtesy of Emsco Solutions
http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Best Mobile Device Usage Practices
for OKC Home Health Care
Organizations
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
These unique risks of using
mobile devices require
effective best practices to
guard against HIPAA violationsKenny KellerCTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Physical Protection
and EncryptionKenny Keller
CTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Mobile devices can be
configured to require
personal identification
numbers, passwords, and
usernames to gain accessKenny Keller
CTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Additionally, installing a
firewall on mobile devices
will help stop outside
connection attempts from
accessing informationKenny Keller
CTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Communication Protocols
Kenny KellerCTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
It is recommended that an
encryption tool be installed
on all devicesKenny Keller
CTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Another best practice is to
secure Wi-Fi networks that
broadcast over a facility’s
physical locationKenny KellerCTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Preventative Measures
Kenny KellerCTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
There are many security
programs available
on the marketplaceKenny Keller
CTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Regularly updating the security
software will go a long way
towards staying ahead
of potential malware and
cyber-attacks on each deviceKenny Keller
CTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Another important best
practice in preventing these
types of security breaches is
to create a list of pre-approved
(or conversely unapproved)
downloadable applications
Kenny KellerCTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Proper Disposal and Deletion
Kenny KellerCTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Properly deleting all stored
health information will ensure
PHI remains protectedKenny Keller
CTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
A home health care
organization can install
a remote wiping and disabling
software on each mobile
deviceKenny Keller
CTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Bottom Line
Kenny KellerCTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
By implementing some
best practices and creating
clear policies for mobile
device usage, Kenny Keller
CTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
each facility can reduce
these risks without effecting
productivityKenny KellerCTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
What mobile device best
practices do you follow?Kenny Keller
CTO
Sponsored by http://www.OKCHomeHealthITGuide.com
Let us know your thoughts
in the Comments box belowKenny Keller
CTO
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