Description
The Security Risk Analysis is the most foundational requirement of the HIPAA Security Rule and the most frequently cited violation in OCR enforcement actions. Organizations without a current, documented risk analysis have no defense when OCR comes asking.
The HIPAA Risk Assessment Worksheet provides a structured, practical tool for completing the risk analysis required under 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1). It walks your organization through a systematic process of identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities, existing controls, likelihood, impact, and residual risk, producing a documented risk register aligned to OCR guidance and NIST SP 800-30 methodology.
This worksheet is designed for organizations that need to complete a thorough, credible risk analysis without starting from a blank page. It provides the structure and the prompts. Your team provides the knowledge of your own environment.
What This Template Covers
- ePHI asset inventory and scoping methodology
- Threat and vulnerability identification framework aligned to NIST SP 800-30
- Current control documentation and effectiveness assessment
- Likelihood and impact rating scales with scoring guidance
- Risk level calculation using a likelihood and impact matrix
- Risk prioritization and remediation planning fields
- Risk register format for tracking findings over time
- Summary section for executive reporting and attestation
Who This Is For
Security officers, compliance professionals, IT managers, and practice administrators at covered entities and business associates who need a practical, structured tool for completing and documenting the Security Risk Analysis, whether for the first time or as part of an annual review cycle.
Delivered as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file. Available immediately after purchase.
