Author: Williams, Patricia A.H

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: April 2017

Information sharing between healthcare organizations increasingly includes the use of electronic health records (EHRs) as well as data from medical devices that have been integrated into existing networks. When exchanging such data, providers should be mindful not only of the interoperabil....

Author: Evans, Brian

Source: AHIMA practice brief

Publication Date: November 2013

Editor's note: This update supplants the May 2004 practice brief "Securing Wireless Technology for Healthcare"

Overview


Wireless local area network (WLAN) environments have evolved from simple, unmanaged stand-alone access points (APs) to organizationally managed system....

Author: Comfort, Angie

Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes

Publication Date: April 2012

More and more HIM department managers are turning to remote coding. However, before implementing this staffing model, managers must answer several questions regarding the privacy and security of patient information, including:
What are the compliance risks?
How will privacy and secu....

Author: Kohn, Deborah

Source: AHIMA eContent

Publication Date: March 02, 2009

Only in recent years has the widespread acceptance and use of computer systems and Internet-derived technologies allowed HIM departments of all types and sizes to be physically untethered from their organizations and exist virtually. From a technical perspective, an HIM department function....

Author: Traverse, Cheryl

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2008

Testing and monitoring access policy controls are critical best practices for all healthcare organizations. By testing and monitoring IT resources, perimeter security systems, and technical user activities, organizations can ensure service delivery, the protection of the resources that deliver....

Author: Durkin, Stacie; Just, Beth Haenke

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: January 2008

When it comes to building data exchanges, an understanding of basic IT terminology helps HIM professionals serve as a bridge between technical and clinical professionals.

Clinical data exchange is poised to radically transform healthcare delivery. By connecting disparate he....

Author: Retterer, John; Casto, Brian

Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: May 2004

This practice brief has been updated. See the latest version here. This version is made available for historical purposes only.

Author: Amatayakul, Margret

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2004

The lack of specificity in HIPAA’s transmission security standard for “guarding against unauthorized access to electronic protected health information (EPHI) that is being transmitted over an electronic communications nework” may leave you a bit cold, especially the portion....

Author: Smith, Andre

Source: In Confidence (newsletter)

Publication Date: October 02, 2003

The electronic health record (EHR) is the key to better healthcare from your hospital and private physician. There have been many concerns over the use of wireless technology with the EHR. These concerns are electromagnetic interference with other devices and personal health. Another major co....

Author: Shanley, Suzanne

Source: In Confidence (newsletter)

Publication Date: May 02, 2003

Under the security rule, covered entities must ensure that some process is put in place to record and review system access and activity. Audit controls are required to record any alterations to confidential patient information, including changes to content and the addition or deletion of info....