Question

Which of the following are examples of following HIPAA security policies for EMRs? Check all of the boxes that apply.

sharing your password with your friends at work

password protecting your computer

researching patient information only from an authorized work computer

accessing EMRs from home

Answer 1

- password protecting your computer — Yes
- researching patient information only from an authorized work computer — Yes

Do NOT check:
- sharing your password with your friends at work — violates access controls and is prohibited
- accessing EMRs from home — only allowed if you have explicit authorization and use a secure, HIPAA-compliant remote access method (VPN, encryption, etc.); as stated, it's not necessarily compliant.