Healthcare Patient Portal Access Checklist: Security & Usability
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Patient Identity Verification
Ensuring accurate and secure patient identification before granting portal access.
Patient First Name
Patient Last Name
Date of Birth (Year)
Date of Birth (Month)
Date of Birth (Day)
Gender
Photo ID (e.g., Driver's License)
Verification Method
Authentication Methods
Reviewing and validating multi-factor authentication and password policies.
Primary Authentication Method
MFA Type (if applicable)
Minimum Password Length
Password Complexity Requirements
Last Password Policy Review Date
Password Reset Procedure Documentation Link
Access Control Permissions
Confirming appropriate access levels are assigned based on patient roles (e.g., patient, caregiver).
Patient Role Assignment
Allowed Data Access
Appointment Scheduling Permissions
Maximum Number of Caregivers
Record Sharing Scope
Data Encryption & Security
Verifying data encryption protocols both in transit and at rest within the portal.
Encryption Method Used (e.g., TLS 1.3, AES-256)
Encryption Key Rotation Frequency (days)
Data Encryption at Rest?
Description of Encryption Protocol Implementation
Certificate Validation Status
Last Encryption Audit Date
Portal Usability & Accessibility
Assessing the portal's ease of navigation, clarity of information, and adherence to accessibility standards.
Navigation Clarity
Font Size Appropriateness
Average Page Load Time (seconds)
Accessibility Features Used (Select all that apply)
Overall Ease of Use
Patient Privacy & Consent
Confirming patient understanding of privacy policies and obtaining necessary consent for data sharing.
Has the patient received a copy of the Privacy Notice?
Brief summary of Privacy Notice explanation provided to patient.
Does the patient understand how their data will be shared?
Patient Signature (acknowledging Privacy Notice and consent)
Date of Consent/Acknowledgement
Which data sharing categories has the patient consented to?
Audit Logging & Monitoring
Reviewing audit logs for suspicious activity and ensuring adequate monitoring systems are in place.
Number of Audit Log Entries Reviewed
Summary of Log Review Findings
Severity of Identified Issues (if any)
Date of Last Log Review
Time of Last Log Review
Audit Log Events Monitored
Number of Alerts Generated in Last Period
Device Security & Compliance
Checking for device security protocols and compliance with organizational policies when accessing the portal.
Device Operating System
Device Encryption Status (0 = Not Encrypted, 1 = Encrypted)
Security Software Installed
Device Compliance Status
Last Security Scan Date
Notes / Comments on Device Security
Training & Documentation
Ensuring staff have appropriate training on portal access procedures and maintaining accurate documentation.
Last Training Completion Date
Training Module Covered
Number of Staff Trained
Summary of Training Content
Attach Training Certificates/Records
Trainer Qualification
Regular Security Assessments
Scheduling and conducting regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests.
Last Vulnerability Scan Date
Vulnerability Scan Score (e.g., CVSS)
Scanning Tool Used
Scan Report (PDF/CSV)
Next Penetration Test Scheduled
Summary of Findings and Remediation Plan
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