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.

Incident ReportingAddress what types of incidents should be reported to include

inappropriate use of a computer; and

release of information to patients and outside agencies or individuals without authorization.

Address the expectations for reporting to include

time frame in which employees need to report; and

how employees will report.

Outline the procedures for reporting incidents to include

who receives complaints;

how complaints are investigated; and

how notification to affected individuals occurs.

Physical SafeguardsSecuring workstations to include

auto lock feature; and

securing equipment, such as laptops.

Record disposal to include

electronic media such as hard drives and CDs; and

paper documents.

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