Workstation Security¶
Last 1 Enterprises LLC / LastVet Safeguard category: Physical HIPAA Security Rule citation: 45 CFR §164.310(c) Status: Scaffold (Bucket 1c). Not approved for enforcement until Ryan review.
Document metadata¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Policy owner | TODO (Ryan) |
| Version | 0.1-scaffold |
| Effective date | TODO (Ryan) |
| Review cadence | Annual (TODO: Ryan confirm) |
| Approver | TODO (Ryan) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-26 (scaffold only) |
1. Purpose¶
Implement physical safeguards for workstations that access ePHI to restrict access to authorized users.
2. Scope¶
Same as Workstation Use policy scope.
3. Policy statements¶
- Workstations shall be physically secured or located to minimize unauthorized viewing or access.
- Mobile devices shall use device encryption and screen lock where ePHI may be displayed.
- TODO (Ryan): MDM or baseline hardening standard for workforce Macs.
4. Roles and responsibilities¶
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Security Officer (Ryan) | TODO (Ryan): assign formal Security Rule responsible person per §164.308(a)(2) |
| Workforce members | TODO (Ryan): acknowledge policy when hired / annually |
| Contractors / BAs | TODO (Ryan): flow-down via BAA and agreements |
5. LastVet-specific context (from existing docs)¶
iOS Keychain provides hardware-backed storage for VA tokens. Mac and Android provider devices not centrally managed today.
6. Related documents¶
../HIPAA_ARCHITECTURE.md— asset inventory and data flows (Bucket 1a)../HIPAA_RISK_ANALYSIS.md— risk register (Bucket 1b)../../security/POSTURE.md— canonical security posture
7. Ryan TODO (substantive content deferred)¶
- Define minimum OS patch cadence for operator machines.
- Lost device procedure.