Hipaa Deskbook - Second Edition Privacy and Security Regulations With Risk Assessment and Audit Standards

The HIPAA Privacy and Security reference for healthcare providers, business associates, privacy officers, attorneys, and compliance officers who prefer hard-copy reference materials within easy reach. Official government materials have been arranged to put the authoritative language at your fingertips. More than 100 pages of new materials have been added to the first edition (2013) to give you critical documents, including: The Omnibus Regulation updated Security and Privacy regulations Office of Civil Rights (OCR) audit standards that describe exactly what auditors are to ask for in terms of documentation OCR Sample format for Notice of Privacy Practices OCR Sample Business Associates Agreement OCR guidance on Risk Analysis Requirements under the HIPAA Security Rule (with carry-over for meaningful use expectations) Self-assessment checklists for physical safeguards, administrative safeguards, and technical safeguards for Risk Analysis compliance OCR sample list of interviews and questions for a HIPAA onsite compliance investigation HHS guidance on HIPAA when communicating with a patient's family, friends, or others HHS guidance on Disclosure to Law Enforcement HHS guidance to law enforcement on HIPAA restrictions and permitted disclosures HHS Frequently Asked HIPAA Questions This reference features a heavily detailed Table of Contents and Index for quick access to important points."