Physical Safeguards

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Physical Safeguards

Some examples of physical safeguards are:

  • Controlling building access with a photo-identification/swipe card system
  • Turning away computer screens displaying PHI
  • Minimizing the amount of PHI on desktops
  • Locking offices and file cabinets containing PHI
  • Shredding unneeded documents containing PHI