Security & HIPAA
Security designed for healthcare operations.
Nords Medical Services uses HIPAA-compliant workflows and documented safeguards to support the confidentiality, integrity and appropriate handling of protected health information.
Core safeguards
Built around disciplined access and information handling.
Security is integrated into how client workflows are established, accessed and managed.
Business Associate Agreements
BAAs are available for engagements involving access to protected health information.
Multi-Factor Authentication
MFA is used to strengthen access to supported systems and business applications.
Role-Based Access
Access is aligned to job responsibilities and the minimum information needed for assigned work.
Protected Information Controls
PHI is handled through authorized workflows and safeguarded in accordance with client requirements.
Workforce Training
Personnel with healthcare-system access receive privacy, security and confidentiality training.
Incident Response
Documented escalation and response procedures support timely handling of security and privacy events.
Access Management
Access is provisioned, reviewed and removed according to role and engagement requirements.
Documented Workflows
Operating procedures and escalation paths help maintain consistent handling across supported processes.
Client readiness
Designed to support healthcare vendor review.
Prospective clients can discuss security requirements, Business Associate Agreements, access methods and workflow controls as part of the onboarding process.
Security discussions may include
- ✓Business Associate Agreement requirements
- ✓Access-control and authentication expectations
- ✓Client-specific system and portal access
- ✓Information-sharing and escalation workflows
- ✓Security and privacy documentation