CASE STUDY

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Project Overview

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (NCH), part of the Miami Children’s Health System, is a world leader in pediatric healthcare.

As a recipient of Florida’s Medicaid Incentive Payments for Electronic Health Records and as part of the Adopting, Implementing or Upgrading (AIU) Incentive Program, Nicklaus Children’s is subject to OIG audits to demonstrate meaningful use of certified technologies.

Challenges

Solutions

Utilizing Clearwater HIPAA Security Assessment Software, conducted a HIPAA Security Rule WorkShop, assessed Nicklaus Children’s compliance with HIPAA Security Rule
Utilizing Clearwater Information Risk Analysis Software, identified and assessed risks to Nicklaus Children’s assets to meet HIPAA Security and Meaningful (MU) requirements
Utilizing Clearwater audit experience and expertise and to describe the security work completed, prepared responses and presentations for upcoming OIG audit

Outcomes

Completed a rigorous compliance assessment as required by the HIPAA Security Rule regulation for a Security Evaluation (45 C.F.R. § 164.308(a)(8))
Established a compliance baseline score; identified and prioritized compliance remediation activities
Completed a bona fide risk analysis as required by the HIPAA Security Rule Requirement (45 C.F.R. § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A)) and MU Stage I and II requirements
Identified high-risk exposures and prioritized mitigation activities to reduce those exposures
No adverse findings or remediation requirements resulting from OIG Audit

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Tim Moser

Shawnee Township Fire Department

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Wayne Richmond

Princeton Community Hospital

Products & Services Employed

IRM|Analysis™

Clearwater’s HIPAA Risk Analysis Software

This software provides an approach and methodology to meet HIPAA and Meaningful Use requirements. With Clearwater, you can be confident that your risk analysis is “by-the-book.”

IRM|Security™

Clearwater’s HIPAA Security Assessment Software

This unique software distills the HIPAA HITECH Security requirements into an easy to use tool that also creates a robust remediation project plan.

HIPAA Risk Analysis WorkShop™

Our HIPAA Risk Analysis WorkShop™ combines our proven methodology and process with a robust proprietary software solution and hands on training from a team of seasoned experts.

Tim Moser

Shawnee Township Fire Department

Wayne Richmond

Princeton Community Hospital

About Clearwater

Clearwater provides the most complete and trusted, enterprise-class cyber risk management solution available. Designed for healthcare providers and their partners, Clearwater’s IRM|Pro® platform and experienced professional services team provide insights and actions to address compliance, cyber and patient safety risks. Clearwater is a 2017 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, the 2018 Best in KLAS winner in Cybersecurity Advisory Services, the 2017, 2018, and 2019 Black Book Marketing Research winner in Compliance and Risk Management Solutions, and exclusively endorsed by numerous state hospital associations. Clearwater solutions have been deployed within hundreds of hospitals and health systems, Fortune 100 organizations, and federal government institutions.