نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
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عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Introduction: One of the main characteristics of a hospital information system (HIS) is confidentiality.
Studies have shown that the security requirements on electronic health records are not fully met in Iran.
This study was conducted to determine the percentage of HIPAA (health insurance portability and
accountability act) security safeguard application in university hospitals of Shiraz University of Medical
Sciences in 2010.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. The study population included university hospitals
of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences equipped with HIS. Data were collected by a checklist through
interview with the IT authorities of the hospitals. The checklist was in accordance with HIPAA security
standard rules. Tool validity was checked by the content validity method. Data were analyzed using
descriptive statistics.
Results: The risk management and data backup plan, two out of seven required administrative security
safeguards (i.e. risk analysis, risk management, sanction policy, information system activity review, data
backup plan, disaster recovery plan, and emergency mode operation plan), were fully applied in all the
hospitals. Both of two required physical security safeguards, disposal and media reuse, were applied in the
majority of the hospitals. Of the two required technical security safeguards, unique user identifications,
and emergency access procedure were applied only in one of the hospitals.
Conclusion: Operational planning must be implemented in order to increase the application of required
administrative security safeguards. Full application of the required physical security safeguards, which are
close to reach, and the required technical security safeguards could be the main steps in promoting
security of the HIS.
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