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I think a staff member at our practice violated HIPAA

Investigate promptly. Document everything. Determine if it is a reportable breach.

  1. 1

    Act immediately

    Do not wait. Interview the staff member, gather facts, and preserve any logs or records showing what was accessed. The 60-day breach reporting clock may be running.

  2. 2

    Document the investigation

    Write down everything: what happened, when, whose information was involved, how many patients, and what action was taken.

  3. 3

    Determine if it is a reportable breach

    Use our Breach Notification Checker tool or consult a HIPAA attorney. Not every violation is a reportable breach, but you must make this determination.

  4. 4

    Take appropriate disciplinary action

    HIPAA requires you to apply sanctions to workforce members who violate policies. Document the disciplinary action taken.

  5. 5

    Retrain and update policies if needed

    Identify why the violation happened and close the gap, whether through additional training, updated policies, or technical controls.

Important

If this involves a significant number of patients or sensitive circumstances, consult a HIPAA attorney before taking action.

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