Security in the health care environment provides the reader with must have information about security in the health care environment jcaho requirements recordkeeping and other administrative. In this chapter the healing environment is examined in a security context presenting a host of different and unique settings where patient care is the primary mission in the context of protecting healthcare facilities and the people who receive deliver or support care security is defined and distinguished from the law enforcement function. Security in the health care environment by david h sells jr published by aspen publishers inc 800 638 8437 phone 301 417 7650 fax 440 pages 79 this book is a comprehensive resource for healthcare security specialists as well as other healthcare professionals consultants and attorneys who are seeking state of the art information about security assessment planning and . Below are some of healthcare data security tips that can be implemented to maintain a secure data environment despite all the vulnerabilities healthcare data security encounters in the age of technology there are enough ways to reduce these risks similar to any other type of organization medical facilities needs data protection from dangers like targeted attacks and hacking virus . Guidelines like environment of care standards osha recommendations and cms requirements to name a few all form a comprehensive framework for a culture of safety in health care security plans are a unique opportunity to bridge these technical requirements with a person centered strategy that supports the care and welfare of every orgs most priceless commodity its people