Incident Response Policy and Procedures

IR-1 Incident Response Critical Risk Complex

The organization develops, documents, and disseminates incident response policy and procedures that address purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance.

Implementation Guidance

Develop comprehensive incident response procedures that define roles and responsibilities, communication protocols, and response steps for different types of security incidents.

HIPAA References

164.308(a)(5) - Security Incident Procedures: Implement policies and procedures to address security incidents.

Best Practices

Establish incident response team, conduct regular drills, maintain incident response playbooks, implement automated detection

Testing Procedures

Conduct tabletop exercises, test incident response procedures, verify communication protocols

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What constitutes a security incident under HIPAA? A: Any unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of ePHI, or any event that compromises the security of ePHI.

Guideline Information

Guideline ID:
IR-1

Category:
Incident Response

Subcategory:
Policy and Procedures

Risk Level:
Critical

Implementation Difficulty:
Complex

Estimated Cost:
High

Implementation Timeframe:
6-12 weeks

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