Physical safeguards require that we protect PHI from fire and environmental hazards as well as from intrusion, and include:
- Facility Access Controls – Create authorized access procedures to PHI
- Workstation Use – Procedures governing PHI displayed on computer screens
- Workstation Security – Providing secured facilities and workstations for PHI
- Device and Media Controls – Procedures for device handling containing PHI
- Printers – Utilize secured printers for any PHI printing that must occur
Actionable Takeaways:
- Always safeguard any device which contains PHI with all means necessary to prevent unauthorized access or intrusion
- Be cognizant of surroundings when accessing PHI and displaying it on a screen