(web-based instruction)
3 semester credit hours/meets part of basic informatics component
This course will address security issues as they impact health information systems. Physical security of the hardware and software including redundancy, back up and restricted access will be discussed. Security and appropriateness of access will be addressed in terms of both hardware and software solutions. Data integrity, audit ability and system integrity will be considered along with the unique problems, such as the hacking of implantable devices, wired, wireless, and cellular networks, as well as the challenges of personally owned devices. Solutions to these concerns will be discussed in terms of industry standards, those that already exist, and those that are still evolving. Compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule, including the requirement for an annual risk analysis, will be covered. Students will write and evaluate policies, analyze security regulations, and conduct a mock risk analysis.