HCS 533 WEEK 4 Security and Privacy

Security and PrivacyResource: Security and Privacy As an information systems manager, you will need to consider a veryimportant aspect of your operation—patient information, privacy, andsecurity. Review the following case scenarios and select one to use foryour management plan for security and privacy.Case Scenario 1 (Security Breach):The administration at St. John’s Hospital takes pride in its soundpolicies and procedures for the protection of confidential clientinformation. In fact, it serves as a model for other institutions in thearea, however, printouts discarded in the restricted-access ISdepartment are not shredded. On numerous occasions, personnelworking late have observed the cleaning staff reading discardedprintouts. What actions, if any, should these personnel take toward theactions of the cleaning staff? What actions, if any, should be taken byIS administration?Case Scenario 2 (Natural Disaster):Living on the Gulf Coast is a benefit that many residents of this smallSouthern town enjoy, however, natural disasters are a concern. Thetown has just been struck by a hurricane and the entire basement ofyour operation is flooded by the storm surge. Patient files weredestroyed or washed away with the receding water. What actions doyou take when patients ask for their health records? What processesdid you have in place to protect your records in anticipation of such an event?Choose one of the scenarios above and develop a process formaintaining patient privacy and security.Include a detailed management plan in the case of a security breach(Case Scenario 1) or a natural disaster (Case Scenario 2). In your plan,address the following questions: • How can you respond to these situations? • What training can you provide to your staff? • How can you implement your management plan?• Include a code of conduct with your plan.Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word description of your facility’s patient dataprivacy and security plan.Use a minimum of four references that directly support your analysis.Format your paper consistent with AP