What is a HIPAA Security Officer?

Geoff Wiggins, our college’s HIPAA Security Officer, is responsible for the safety and security of our patients’ protected health information (PHI). This includes PHI in all forms: verbal, written, or electronic. Some of the ways we protect PHI are encrypted computers networks, password protected computer programs, keycard protected restricted clinic areas, and shred bins for proper disposal of any written forms of PHI. Geoff and Cathy Beatty, the college’s HIPAA Privacy Officer, are the key points of contact to report any potential or suspected HIPAA violations.