Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
-Which are the five areas the DHHS has mandated each covered entity to address so that e-PHI is maintained securely?
A)Organization requirements; policies, procedures, and documentation; technical safeguards; administrative safeguards; and physical safeguards
B)Unique identifiers; administrative safeguards; technical safeguards; physical safeguards; and electronic signatures
C)Administrative safeguards; physical safeguards; policies, procedures, and documentation; a HIPAA Security Officer in charge; and a complex computer data backup system
D)Policies, procedures, and documentation; organization requirements; protected wireless access; secure firewalls; and virus protection

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The DHHS mandates that each covered entity address five areas to ensure the secure maintenance of e-PHI: organization requirements; policies, procedures, and documentation; technical safeguards; administrative safeguards; and physical safeguards. These areas encompass a comprehensive approach to protecting electronic protected health information.

Identify the Choice That Best Completes the Statement or Answers