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<big>'''Facility Security Policy'''</big>
<big>'''Facility Security Policy'''</big>
NOTE: These guidelines are provided to assist UNMC workforce, including those in the patient treatment areas of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, the College of Medicine Optical Shop, the Lions Eye Bank and the College of Dentistry, as applicable, comply with HIPAA regulations. Those departments and clinics which fall under the jurisdiction of  The Nebraska Medical Center and/or University Medical Associates should consult the policies and procedures of those entities for authoritative guidance.<br />
==Basis for Policy ==
==Basis for Policy ==
It is the policy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) to comply with authoritative guidelines, to ensure a safe and secure workplace for faculty, students, staff, patients and visitors, and to protect the University. Further, it is the policy of UNMC to protect confidentiality and privacy through appropriate use of information gathered in the course of employment or other affiliation with UNMC or entrusted to UNMC for academic, research, patient care, or administrative purposes.
It is the policy of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) to comply with authoritative guidelines, to ensure a safe and secure workplace for faculty, students, staff, patients and visitors, and to protect the University. Further, it is the policy of UNMC to protect confidentiality and privacy through appropriate use of information gathered in the course of employment or other affiliation with UNMC or entrusted to UNMC for academic, research, patient care, or administrative purposes.
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*Securing offices and other areas containing PHI or confidential proprietary information when not in use
*Securing offices and other areas containing PHI or confidential proprietary information when not in use
===Securing Campus Buildings After Normal Business Hours===
===Securing Campus Buildings After Normal Business Hours===
*Campus buildings which include, but are not limited to, Clarkson Tower, University Tower, Durham Outpatient Center, University Medical Associates, and UNMC Recycling Center which house confidential information are protected by a variety of physical security measures to prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access. A Facility Plan (under construction) has been developed for the University of Nebraska Medical (UNMC) campus to safeguard the premises and buildings (exterior and interior) from unauthorized physical access, tampering, or theft.
*Campus buildings which include, but are not limited to, Clarkson Tower, University Tower and Durham Outpatient Center which house confidential information are protected by a variety of physical security measures to prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access.
*Campus Security will control facility access, including locking, unlocking, and restricting access during designated hours
*Campus Security will control facility access, including locking, unlocking, and restricting access during designated hours
*Campus Security will conduct routine patrols of all buildings (both interior and exterior) after normal business hours to assure buildings and departments remain secure
*Campus Security will conduct routine patrols of all buildings (both interior and exterior) after normal business hours  
*Campus Security will check any individual found in a secured area after hours to assure they are authorized
*Campus Security will check any individual found in a secured area after hours for proper authorization
===After Hours Access to Campus Buildings/Departments===
===After Hours Access to Campus Buildings/Departments===
*Workforce authorized to access specific buildings and/or departments within a building may have a key issued to them in accordance with [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/campus-security/campus-security-department/security-policies.html Key Control Procedures]
*Workforce authorized to access specific buildings and/or departments within a building may have a key issued to them in accordance with [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/campus-security/campus-security-department/security-policies.html Key Control Procedures]
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*Managers of locations off the main campus are responsible for:       
*Managers of locations off the main campus are responsible for:       
:*Evaluating and performing a risk assessment for their Clinic/Healthcare Center
:*Evaluating and performing a risk assessment for their Clinic/Healthcare Center
:*Working with [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/facilities/ Facilities Management and Planning] and [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/campus-security/ Campus Security] to develop appropriate polices and procedures for securing their work areas       
:*Working with Facilities Management and Planning and Campus Security to develop appropriate polices and procedures for securing their work areas       
:*Training and instructing staff members on how to properly secure patient related information  
:*Training and instructing staff members on how to properly secure patient related information  
:*Securing buildings after hours
:*Securing buildings after hours

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