Security Awareness and Training Policy (UBIT HIPAA)

Category: HIPAA Security
Responsible Office: UBIT HIPAA Compliance
Responsible Executive: Vice President and Chief Information Officer (VPCIO)
Approved By (Name/Title): J. Brice Bible, VPCIO

CATEGORY: Administrative Safeguards
TYPE: Standard
CITATION: 45 CFR 164.308(a)(5)(i)

The University at Buffalo Information Technology (UBIT) operates as a covered entity as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR). HIPAA Regulation Text 45 CFR Part 164.308 (a)(5)(i) requires a covered entity to implement security awareness and training programs for all members of its workforce, including members of its management.

UBIT provides a mandatory security training and awareness program to all members of its workforce, including management, who are authorized to access to ePHI systems. UBIT ensures implementation of security awareness and training programs for all members of its workforce, including members of its management.

This policy applies to all UBIT workforce members.

Workforce members: Adhere to policies and procedures as written.

HIPAA Security and Privacy Officer: Ensures implementation of security awareness and training programs for all members of its workforce.

Compliance Officer: Participates in ensuring security of ePHI is effective, in conjunction with the HIPAA Security and Privacy Officer.

Date Approved: 12/4/2017