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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 references that directly support your analysis.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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