Physician Office IT Security

The protection of patient information and business records is a significant concern for physicians, especially as security breaches are an increasing challenge within the health care sector. The need for security also becomes paramount for GPs and Specialists as we move toward establishing Primary Care Networks and a more integrated system of care.  

The Doctors Technology Office (DTO) provides a number of products and services to assist physicians and clinics to safeguard against  security threats and breaches.

For more information on any of these products and services, reach us at DTOinfo@doctorsofbc.ca

Physician Office IT Security Guide (2018)

The Physician Office IT Security Guide provides practical steps and best practices to enhance privacy and security at the clinic level, and help physicians protect against security breaches and cyberattacks. It is meant to help physicians, clinic staff, and IT support to start on the path of creating a security culture within their practice and increase awareness of common safeguards to protecting patient information. 

The healthcare sector has become an increasing target for cybercriminals. There are many safeguards clinics can implement to help protect patient information from security breaches and cyberattacks. 

As we move towards establishing PCNs and a more integrated system of care, clinic security and the protection of patient health information is a paramount concern.

The document has been reviewed with the OIPC, CMPA, Health Authorities and Ministry of Health. It also complements the BC Physician Privacy Toolkit to provide practical tools to protect patient information. 

Tools and Resources

COMING SOON!

 

This section contains targeted tools and resources designed to help you start on the journey of creating a culture of security within your practice and:

• Reduce risk of data breaches such as confidential patient information
• Reduce time, material costs, and impact to workflow due to fraudulent activity  by cybercriminals
• ​Protect integrity and trust expected by patients

Security Education

Physician Office Security: Safeguards 101 Workshops

 

Learn practical steps to reduce the risks of confidential data breaches such as those due to ransomware and gain tools to safeguard your practice. 

• Reduce risk of data breaches such as confidential patient information
• Reduce time, material costs, and impact to workflow due to fraudulent activity  by cybercriminals
• ​Protect integrity and trust expected by patients

 

Designed for physicians, office, and support staff, this interactive workshop will help you mitigate the risks associated with security breaches and will focus on three areas of improving security including administrative, physical, and technology safeguards. 

During the workshop, physicians and staff will have the ability to assess their clinic and develop a practical action plan to help bridge gaps in office security. 

You will meet a local Security Industry Expert from the Doctors Technology Office and learn about the importance of office security and gain valuable tools and templates 

This Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 4 Mainpro+ credits and designed for physicians and office staff and is aligned to provincial and national guidelines for privacy and security. 

For more information or to inquire about workshops being delivered near you, email us at DTOinfo@doctorsofbc.ca