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HCS 533 Week 4 Individual Assignment Security and Privacy (Scenario 2 Natural Disaster)
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 b 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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