As an employer you need to implement a security program that meets the requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule/HITECH and protects your business. The HIPAA Security/HITECH Tool Kit helps you do both. 

The Tool Kit is unique, comprehensive, and designed exclusively for the small to medium-sized employer who cares about his/her business security and is reliant on computer networks to power the business. It provides a step-by-step guide so that you can understand and implement a compliance program no matter what your level of computer security expertise. If you have significant data usage in your business this tool kit provides a 160 page technical guide to help not only meet HIPAA guidelines but also to protect your business from catastrophic failures. This tool kit is also good for businesses that are reliant on computer systems and heavy data users.

Tool Kit Includes:

Users Guide: Outlines the elements in the total package and how to most effectively use the materials.

Security Handbook: Describes issues and decisions that must be made in establishing a security program for your business.

Technical Guide: Provides easy-to-understand guidance whether you have in-house IT support or use outside IT vendors. Some of the topics covered include:
• Firewalls
• Encryption of email
• How to use ASP model safely
• UPS systems
• Disaster recovery plan
• Plan and procedures for backing up files
• Review existing products in the market
• Appropriate operating system
• Backdoor modem in your network

Training Video: Scenario-based, this 10 minute video provides training for your key administrators and employees on standard policies and procedures by showing them what they need to do to support the compliance program.

Employee Presentation: This PowerPoint presentation reinforces training points covered in the video and is customizable.

Sample Security Policies: You can modify this set of sample policies to meet the requirement for policies and procedure; customizable.

Forms: The forms you need to develop your own compliance program, in Word format; customizable.

Glossary of Technical Terms: The glossary will help you as you prepare to make important business decisions.

Breach:What is a breach and what actions do you need to take if there is a breach of Protected Health Information? This is part of the HITECH rules.