Description
Remote and hybrid work arrangements are now standard across most healthcare organizations and business associates. That shift has expanded the attack surface for ePHI significantly.
The HIPAA Remote Access Policy Template establishes your organization’s requirements for securely accessing electronic protected health information from outside your facilities. It addresses both the administrative and technical safeguard requirements of the Security Rule and gives your remote and hybrid workforce clear, enforceable standards to follow.
Undocumented or inadequately controlled remote access to ePHI has been a contributing factor in many high-profile healthcare data breaches. A formal policy that is acknowledged by the workforce and enforced by the organization is an important control for reducing that risk.
What This Template Covers
- Approved remote access methods covering VPN, secure remote desktop, and approved cloud platforms
- Multi-factor authentication requirements for remote ePHI access
- Minimum device security requirements covering encryption, antivirus, patch management, and screen lock
- Prohibited practices including public Wi-Fi use without VPN and unauthorized personal device access
- Contractor and vendor remote access controls
- Session timeout and automatic logoff requirements
- Remote access activity monitoring and audit logging
- Workforce acknowledgment and training requirements
- Incident reporting procedures for remote access incidents
Who This Is For
Security officers, IT administrators, and compliance teams at covered entities and business associates with remote or hybrid workforces who need a formal, enforceable remote access policy as part of their Security Rule program.
Delivered as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file. Available immediately after purchase.
