What Should Healthcare Providers Do in Case of a Breach?
If a breach occurs, healthcare providers should:
1. Contain and Mitigate: Immediately contain the breach and mitigate any further damage. 2. Inform Affected Parties: Notify the affected patients and relevant authorities as required by law. 3. Investigate: Conduct a thorough investigation to understand how the breach occurred and take steps to prevent future incidents. 4. Support Patients: Provide support to affected patients, such as credit monitoring services in cases of identity theft.
