Security Guidelines

Security of Your Health Information

Community Health Plan secures and maintains its equipment, software, and building resources to protect protected health information (PHI). The policies that govern how we do this are available to you here.

Policy NameDescription
r8-21-06Physical measures to protect electronic information systems
Access authorization & terminationHow we set up access to PHI
AccountabilityRecord movements of hardware and electronic media
Assigned security responsibilityProtect confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information assets
Business associatesBusiness associates safeguard PHI
Data backupCreate and maintain backups of PHI
DisposalDisposal of PHI and the media on which it is stored
Email security–acceptable usePHI sent via email
Maintenance recordsDocument repairs and modifications to equipment such as computers or doors
Media re-useRemove PHI before electronic media are re-used
SanctionsSanctions for those who do not comply with privacy and security policies
Security awareness and trainingSecurity awareness and training for Community Health Plan workers
Security incidentsHow to identify and address security breaches
SecurityHow we comply with requirements to safeguard physical resources to preserve PHI