07/28/2016    

HIPAA UPDATE

10 Keys to Keeping Text Messages Safe - Part 1

 

Before implementing a secure text messaging approach, leaders from IT, clinical, security, legal and human resources must collaborate to develop policies and procedures ensuring that all processes and technology involved will be effective and secure. Here are 10 ways to get there, based on research by Spok, a vendor that specializes in messaging applications.

 

1. Eligibility - Define which users are eligible to use secure text messaging based on the clinical workflows in which they are involved. 

 

Source: Health Data Management [7/26/16]