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Patricia Kroken

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HIPAA training requirements.

The addition of security standard training requirements increases the complexity of HIPAA implementation and ongoing program management. In comparison to the expectations of the Privacy Rule, security elements are more numerous and complicated--they also represent new territory for the radiology manager, who may be encountering a new language and unfamiliar technological terminology. The deadline for compliance with the Security Standard is April 21, 2005. It is, therefore, important to review training expectations as part of overall HIPAA compliance preparations.

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Imaging center emergency: who has the back-ups?

On first glance, the issue of data back-up appears to be straightforward and relatively uncomplicated since procedures will already be in place. However, as the related risks and requirements are included in the equation, the process of meeting HIPAA requirements in this area becomes more complicated. Data back-up is an important part of disaster and emergency mode operations planning adding to the challenge of meeting the Security Rule's April 21, 2005, compliance date.

Computer Security↗