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Implementing healthcare information security: standards can help.
1Marand d.o.o., Ljubljana, Slovenia. andrej.orel@marand.si
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|April 2, 2013
Summary
Healthcare security awareness is low, risking patient data. Implementing standards like ISO/IEC 27000 and HIPAA can improve information security management and mobile device protection in health settings.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Security
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Patient data sensitivity necessitates robust organizational and technological security measures.
- Mobile devices are increasingly integral to healthcare, posing significant information security challenges.
- Traditional unsecured communication methods persist for sensitive health information, despite evolving technological landscapes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the awareness, confidence, and acceptance of standardization in healthcare information security.
- To identify weaknesses in current information security management within healthcare environments.
- To highlight the need for improved security practices, especially concerning mobile technology in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation of common systems security approaches in controlled health environments.
- Assessment of user, patient, and care professional security awareness levels.
- Review of existing security standards and legislation relevant to healthcare.
Main Results:
- Security awareness among users, patients, and professionals is insufficient to address potential threats.
- Information security management is often weak due to low awareness and risk assessment.
- Familiarity with key standards like ISO/IEC 27000 and ISO/IEC 27799 is limited.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced security awareness and adherence to standards like ISO/IEC 27000 and ISO/IEC 27799 are crucial for healthcare.
- Legislation such as HIPAA, combined with international standards, can bolster health information security.
- Proactive information security management is essential to mitigate risks associated with mobile technology in healthcare.
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