such as chiropractic offices, to store the data and get the expertise they need without having to hire. TIPS FOR PROTECTING ELECTRONIC RECORDS The Canadian Medical Protective Association’s (CMPA) October 2013 publication, “Protecting patient health information in electronic records,” suggests considering the following tips when using electronic records and other technologies: Be aware of and follow relevant guidance from Colleges or other authorities, as well as the privacy legislation that applies to your practice and jurisdiction. Use data sharing agreements to clarify obligations when sharing patient information. Refrain from removing unencrypted, identifiable personal health information from the health care institution’s premises and from storing identifiable personal data on unencrypted mobile devices. Follow the health care institution’s privacy policy and procedures, and access agree-ments. Use encryption for patient health information stored on a desktop, a laptop, or a mobile device. Determine if better protection is needed for any mobile devices containing patient health information, including the ability to remove data remotely should the device be lost or stolen. Refrain from using public wireless networks (hotspots) and free email services to access or share patient health information. Remember to update electronic security measures including password protection, encryption software, and any required security patches. When disposing of any device, ensure patient information is permanently deleted or irreversibly erased. THE BOTTOM LINE As work becomes increasingly mobile, it is not enough to simply have access to your files; you must be able to access, sync and share files from any device to the rest of your team, at any time, and from any location. This capability is especially crucial in health care, which is time-sensitive and urgent, and where having up-to-date information is vital. Health care operations should always be looking for ways to improve service, lower costs levied to patients, and provide ease of mind. With secure data management tools and policies, keeping patient data secure and provid-ing a seamless user experience can complement instead of compete with one another. Have you signed up for our weekly e-newsletter yet? Sign up today at canadianchiropractor.ca HOMECOMING 2018 JUNE 1 – 2 Welcome BACK where you began President’s Welcome Home Festival A tail-gate party event featuring food trucks, live music and more Alumni awards Vote for your peers in the following categories: Alumnus of the Year, Community Service Award, Pioneer Award Grand Reception – have your class picture taken Continuing Education • Retiring or Acquiring? How to Buy or Sell a Practice • Brand Strategy and Marketing for Practice Growth • Profile your Technique with Force Sensing Table Technology (FSTT®) 2018012_can chiro ad homecoming.indd www.canadianchiropractor.ca 1 Honouring the classes of ‘53, ‘58, ‘63, ‘68, ‘73, ‘78, ‘83, ‘88, ‘93, ‘98, ‘03, ‘08, ‘13 and ‘17 All alumni are invited to join us! W Register online at: www.cmcc.ca/homecoming Silver sponsor Media sponsor 4/11/2018 12:29:01 PM May 2018 Canadian Chiropractor 11 2018-04-11 1:30 PM CC_CMCC_Homecoming_May18_CSA.indd 1
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