• The Agency follows the requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule to assure the confidentiality of electronic protected health information and for the security of electronic health information. This includes, but is not limited to: o Administrative procedures to guard data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. o Physical safeguards to guard data integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information. o Technical security services to guard data integrity. • Management is responsible for securing the Agency’s vital information. • Management encourages employees to report workplace security hazards. Workplace Safety The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was created to protect employees from hazards in the workplace. The Agency maintains all OSHA records, complies with posting and reporting requirements, and participates with all OSHA office inspection as requested. Workplace Violence Prevention Program The Agency has zero tolerance for violent behavior or threats in the workplace. Possessing firearms or weapons, concealed or otherwise, on or in Agency property may threaten the safety of yourself and others. Handguns (concealed and/or open carry) may be prohibited or allowed in the workplace, depending on Agency policy, and as permitted by state law. Agency policy must specify whether the Agency prohibits or permits the presence of weapons in the workplace. Failure to comply with this policy will result in discipline and potential criminal charges. The Agency is committed to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for Agency employees and to provide protection for Agency employees, patients and their families and caregivers from violent behavior and threats of violent behavior occurring while providing Agency services. The Agency will have a written Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WPVPP) to be developed (implemented and modified) by a workplace violence prevention committee, participation of employees and management. The Agency’s management will conduct (in cooperation with employees) a worksite and job hazard analysis of the workplace to identify any existing or potential hazards (risk factors) that may lead to incidents of workplace violence, and to assist in the identification or development of appropriate training. The WPVPP will include the Agency’s identified potential hazards that may occur in the Agency worksites and will list out control measures to minimize risks and procedures for various situations.
