164.312(a)(1) Access Control

Implement technical policies and procedures for electronic information systems that maintain electronic protected health information to allow access only to those persons or software programs that have been granted access rights.

Implementation Specification Description
164.312(a)(2)(i) Unique User Identification (Required)

Assign a unique name and/or number for identifying and tracking user identity.
164.312(a)(2)(ii) Emergency Access Procedure (Required)

Establish (and implement as needed) procedures for obtaining necessary electronic protected health information during an emergency.
164.312(a)(2)(iii) Automatic Logoff (Addressable)

Implement electronic procedures that terminate an electronic session after a predetermined time of inactivity.