Many healthcare organizations are struggling to understand how they should manage mobile devices. Our own research shows lost or stolen mobile devices are a big risk for Hospitals and fines are issued on a regular basis for violations concerning mobile devices. Both Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates Inc and Hospice of North Idaho have received fines recently for violations.
The website HealthIT.Gov provides a wealth of resources to help in understanding best practices with regards to portable devices.
Resources:
Mobile Health Security – HealthIT.Gov
Managing Mobile Devices In Your Healthcare Practice – PDF Download
A Guide To Understanding Mobile Device Policies and Procedures – PDF Download
Guide To Securing Information On Mobile Devices – PDF Download
Mobile Devices – Know The Risk – PDF Download HealthIT.Gov Presentation
Case Study of Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates Inc.