Healthcare Workstation HIPAA Compliance Checklist
Complete this checklist to ensure workstation HIPAA compliance and safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI).
Physical Security
- Workstations located in secure, authorized-access areas
- Screen privacy filters in use where required
- Workstations not accessible to unauthorized persons
- Devices secured to desk or with cable locks if necessary
Technical Safeguards
- Automatic logoff enabled after period of inactivity
- Password-protected access to operating system
- Up-to-date antivirus and security patches installed
- Strong authentication and password policies applied
- Data encryption enabled where applicable
Policies & Procedures
- Staff trained on HIPAA workstation use policies
- Clear desk policy enforced (no PHI left unattended)
- Workstations used only for authorized purposes
- Procedures in place for workstation disposal/reassignment
Checklist Owner & Review
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