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Approval of Contract with Chirpy Bird, Inc. to Provide a HIPAA Privacy & Security Risk Assessment & GAP Analysis
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 10, 2020
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve a new contract with Chirpy Bird, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $51,500.00 for the bi-annual HIPAA Privacy & Security Risk Assessment & GAP Analysis. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and the regulations promulgated thereunder by the United States Health and Human Services, establishes standards to protect the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information. The HIPAA Security Regulations require all covered entities to conduct an accurate and thorough assessment of potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the electronic protected health information it holds (45 C.F.R. 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A). Funds for this contract are coming from existing Risk Management contract funds.
The County Attorney's Office, Risk Management Division, has prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP #20-012) and Chirpy Bird, Inc presented a proposal that was deemed best suited to carry out the requested services. Chirpy Bird, Inc. was deemed the most qualified firm for the project based on the company having significant experience in conducting HIPAA privacy and security assessments as well as working with governmental entities. In addition, the corporation offers follow up assistance as well as assistance with Office of Civil Rights audits.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Goal 5: Accountable, Efficient and Visionary Government.
Resource Persons: Lowell L. Siler, County Attorney; Janelle Owens, Risk Manager; Kierra Simmons, Compliance and Privacy Officer; and Lyvon Garth, Chief Information Security Officer.
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve the contract with Chirpy Bird, Inc. in an amo...
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