Assignment

Step One: Complete the following table which outlines confidentiality and security activities, in relation to EHR security measures. Identify activities or items that can be performed in each stage of EHR development to ensure the confidentiality and security of health information. A couple of entries have been made for you as examples.

 EHR Development Stage

Confidentiality Activity/Item

Security Activity/Item

Planning

Review federal and state laws   to determine with whom information may be shared

Design

Selection

Implementation

Assign each user an unique username   and password

Integration

Testing

Evaluation

Support

Step Two: Locate a Federal or State law that addresses confidentiality, security or privacy. Develop an one-page informational flyer that can be distributed at a conference that explains how the selected Federal or State law addresses confidentiality, security, or privacy and which stage(s) of the EHR development is affected by the Federal or State law. Be sure that your flyer is informative, creative, and attention getting. (Don’t forget to give the name/title of the law)