The HIPAA Security Rule provisions on Audit Controls requires Covered Entities and Business Associates to implement hardware, software, and/or procedural mechanisms that record and examine activity in systems that contain or use electronic protected health information (45 C.F.R. § 164.312(b))

 The 7 Elements of a Compliance Program Are as Follows:

 1. Implementing written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. 2. Designating a compliance officer and compliance committee.

 3. Conducting effective training and education. 

4. Developing effective lines of communication. 

5. Conducting internal monitoring and auditing.

 6. Enforcing standards through well-publicized disciplinary guidelines. 

7. Responding promptly to detected offenses and undertaking corrective action.

 Review the ONC Guide to the HiTech Act found. 

Create a training/education powerpoint up to 3 to 5 slide for one of the seven elements listed that ensures organizational compliance with HIPAA.