Resource: Security and Privacy
Grading Criteria
As an information systems
manager, you will need to consider a very important aspect of your
operation—patient information, privacy, and security. Review the following case
scenarios and select one to use for your management plan for security and
privacy.
Case Scenario 1 (Security
Breach)
The administration at St.
John’s Hospital takes pride in its sound policies and procedures for the
protection of confidential client information. In fact, it serves as a model
for other institutions in the area, however, printouts discarded in the
restricted-access IS department are not shredded. On numerous occasions,
personnel working late have observed the cleaning staff reading discarded
printouts. What actions, if any, should these personnel take toward the actions
of the cleaning staff? What actions, if any, should be taken by IS
administration?
Case Scenario 2 (Natural
Disaster):
Living on the Gulf Coast is a
benefit that many residents of this small Southern town enjoy, however, natural
disasters are a concern. The town has just been struck by a hurricane and the
entire basement of your operation is flooded by the storm surge. Patient files
were destroyed or washed away with the receding water. What actions do you take
when patients ask for their health records? What processes did you have in
place to protect your records in anticipation of such an event?
Choose one of the scenarios
above and develop a process for maintaining patient privacy and security.
Include a detailed management
plan in the case of a security breach (Case Scenario 1) or a natural disaster
(Case Scenario 2). In your plan, address the following questions:
• How can you respond to these
situations?
• What training can you provide to your staff?
• How can you implement your management plan?
Include a code of conduct with your plan.
Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word
description of your facility’s patient data privacy and security plan.
Use a minimum of four peer
reviewed references, in APA, format, in addition to the textbooks for the
course that directly support your analysis.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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