https://hiteqcenter.org:443/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/rss/1198RSS documenthttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/health-it-emergency-response-plan-assessment-tool The Health IT Emergency Response Plan Assessment Tool helps health centers evaluate and enhance their emergency plans, focusing on optimizing Health IT use during crises. ]]>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:34:00 GMThttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/health-it-emergency-response-plan-assessment-toolhttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/addressing-cybersecurity-threats-in-health-centers This article uses the 2020 incident at the Family Health Center of Worcester (FHCW) to explore innovative strategies to bolster health centers' cybersecurity, including leveraging group purchasing ...]]>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:41:00 GMThttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/addressing-cybersecurity-threats-in-health-centershttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/health-center-emergency-response-exercise-set The exercise cards in this set present scenarios and response-related questions designed to provide a quick (5–10 minute) method for health center staff to: Refresh knowledge of the content in their ...]]>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:17:00 GMThttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/health-center-emergency-response-exercise-sethttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/a-practical-guide-on-intimate-partner-violence-human-trafficking-and-exploitation-and-technology-tools This practical guide features key tools and principles to help health centers (HCs) develop safe documentation for intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and exploitation (IPV/HT/E) in ...]]>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:50:00 GMThttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/a-practical-guide-on-intimate-partner-violence-human-trafficking-and-exploitation-and-technology-toolshttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/health-center-resilience-in-the-face-of-cyber-adversityThe use of ransomware — malicious software that restricts access to computer systems with financial demands — has escalated, targeting health centers and putting countless lives at risk. This dire ...]]>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:01:00 GMThttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/health-center-resilience-in-the-face-of-cyber-adversityhttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/navigating-compliance-challenges-with-the-information-blocking-rule-a-collection-of-case-studies The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s (ONC) 21st Century Cures Act Information Blocking Rule (Info Blocking Rule) prohibits covered actors – including health ...]]>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/navigating-compliance-challenges-with-the-information-blocking-rule-a-collection-of-case-studieshttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/health-center-guidelines-for-implementing-fhir-and-the-information-blocking-rule This resource provides guidance to health centers for implementing FHIR in compliance with the Information Blocking Rule.   ]]>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:48:00 GMThttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/health-center-guidelines-for-implementing-fhir-and-the-information-blocking-rulehttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/promoting-cybersecurity-awareness-for-patients This training guide provides patients with knowledge and awareness about cybersecurity threats to protect their personal health data and to minimize risks from computer viruses and malware. ]]>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:16:00 GMThttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/promoting-cybersecurity-awareness-for-patientshttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/keeping-the-pediatric-phi-secure-using-the-security-risk-assessment-tool This webinar discussed the importance and unique considerations for cyberthreats in pediatric health care settings, followed by a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Tool walkthrough. ]]>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:43:00 GMThttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/keeping-the-pediatric-phi-secure-using-the-security-risk-assessment-tool2022-11-16T17:00:002022-11-16T18:00:00https://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/samhsa-42-cfr-part-2-revised-rule New guidelines from SAMHSA released in July 2020 are designed to improve coordination of care for patients in treatment for substance disorder, while protecting confidentiality against unauthorized ...]]>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:11:00 GMThttps://hiteqcenter.org/Resources/Privacy-Security/HIT-Privacy-Security-Best-Practices/samhsa-42-cfr-part-2-revised-rule2021-01-19T19:00:002021-01-19T20:00:00