Healthcare Business Associate Agreement Checklist: HIPAA Compliance
Ensure HIPAA compliance and mitigate risk! This checklist streamlines your Business Associate Agreement process, safeguarding patient data and avoiding costly penalties. Simplify vendor management and stay protected.
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Business Associate Identification & Scope
Verify Business Associate details, services provided, and defined scope of agreement.
Business Associate Legal Name
Business Associate Contact Person
Business Associate Contact Phone Number
Business Associate Type (e.g., Data Storage, Billing)
Detailed Description of Services Provided
Agreement Start Date
Business Associate Primary Location
Permitted Uses and Disclosures
Review allowed uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Purpose of Disclosure
Detailed Description of Permitted Use
Recipient of Disclosure
Justification for Specific Disclosure (If applicable)
Requires Patient Authorization?
Authorization Expiration Date (If applicable)
Data Security and Breach Notification
Confirm security safeguards, breach reporting procedures, and timelines.
Encryption Method Used
Data Encryption Key Rotation Frequency (Days)
Description of Data Access Controls
Breach Notification Timeline Adherence
Last Security Risk Assessment Date
Security Training Topics Covered
Subcontractor Agreements
Assess Business Associate's adherence to subcontracting requirements and compliance.
Does the Business Associate have written agreements with subcontractors?
Upload a copy of the Business Associate's standard subcontractor agreement (if available).
Do the subcontractor agreements include HIPAA compliance clauses?
Describe the key HIPAA compliance requirements outlined in the subcontractor agreements.
Does the Business Associate require subcontractors to undergo HIPAA training?
Number of Subcontractors Requiring HIPAA Compliance Review
HIPAA Training and Compliance
Verify Business Associate's employee training and ongoing compliance efforts.
Initial Training Completion Date
Last Refresher Training Completion Date
Training Format (e.g., Online, In-Person)
Topics Covered in Training (Select all that apply)
Number of Employees Trained
Signature Acknowledging Training Completion
Term and Termination
Examine termination clauses, data return procedures, and ongoing obligations.
Agreement Start Date
Agreement Termination Date (if known)
Termination Notice Period (in days)
Termination Reason (if applicable)
Termination Method
Business Associate Representative Signature
Healthcare Organization Representative Signature
Business Associate Responsibilities
Outline and confirm responsibilities of the Business Associate in regards to HIPAA.
Description of Services Provided
Confirmation of HIPAA Training Completion
Number of Employees with Access to PHI
Specific Security Measures Implemented
Last Security Risk Assessment Date
Business Associate Representative Signature
Agreement Updates & Review
Ensure the agreement is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current regulations and security best practices.
Last Review Date
Summary of Review Changes
Review Cycle Frequency (Months)
Compliance Updates Considered
Next Scheduled Review Date
Reviewer Signature
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