The HIPAA Security Rule establishes standards to safeguard electronic protected health information (ePHI) through various measures. For covered entities, compliance ensures patient records remain secure and workflows protect sensitive information throughout the organization.
This HIPAA Security Rule checklist contains some of the required and addressable administrative, physical, and technical controls covered entities need to help ensure compliance.
Administrative and Physical Safeguards
Strong administrative and physical safeguards form the foundation of HIPAA compliance. Key steps include:
- Conducting ongoing risk analysis and documenting a risk management plan to address vulnerabilities
- Appointing a HIPAA Security Official to manage policies, staff training, and incident response
- Limiting physical access to facilities and workstations, as well as implementing device and media controls
Technical Controls for ePHI Protection
Technical safeguards protect ePHI from unauthorized access and help ensure accountability. Organizations should implement mechanisms that control access, monitor activity, and secure data. Important measures include:
- Enforcing unique user IDs and multi-factor authentication to align with industry standards
- Deploying audit controls to monitor and record system activity
- Encrypting data in transit and at rest, or implementing equivalent safeguards, to prevent unauthorized access
Boost Your Organization’s Compliance with Carbide
Carbide provides a centralized platform that maps your technical systems to the HIPAA Security Rule and consolidates risk assessments and policy documentation. By organizing compliance activities in a single dashboard, our HIPAA compliance software simplifies internal reviews, streamlines external audits, and gives your organization a clear, ongoing roadmap for maintaining HIPAA readiness.
Contact our team to learn more about how Carbide can strengthen your compliance program and help keep ePHI secure.
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