Based on your review, you determined that specific polices related to incident reporting and physical safeguards need revising. Develop two separate policies, using the template below, to address the following topics. Each policy should be 2-3 pages in length.

1. Incident Reporting
   • Address what types of incidents should be reported to include
     1. inappropriate use of a computer; and
     2. release of information to patients and outside agencies or individuals without authorization.
   • Address the expectations for reporting to include
     1. time frame in which employees need to report; and
     2. how employees will report.
   • Outline the procedures for reporting incidents to include
     1. who receives complaints;
     2. how complaints are investigated; and
     3. how notification to affected individuals occurs.
2. Physical Safeguards
   • Securing workstations to include
     1. auto lock feature; and
     2. securing equipment, such as laptops.
   • Record disposal to include
     1. electronic media such as hard drives and CDs; and
     2. paper documents.