HIPAA Emergency Mode Operations Policy Template

Establishing policies to ensure the continuity and security of protected health information is an essential part of any HIPAA compliant organization. The HIPAA Emergency Mode Operations Policy Template provides businesses with comprehensive guidance on how to protect ePHI during times of crisis and allows organizations to quickly respond should an emergency situation arise. Essential concepts for protecting ePHI in an emergency are covered throughout the template. These include: identifying critical business processes, developing contingency plans and strategies with cloud backups, utilizing secure remote access protocols, creating policies around communication and data internal control measures, and providing training programs so that all staff are informed on effective responses. SAMPLE TEXT: ENTITY NAME has adopted this Emergency Mode Operations Policy in order to recognize the requirement to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), as amended b