Support CenterSituation Guides

Situation Guides

Real-world HIPAA scenarios with step-by-step response instructions. Find your situation and follow the guide.

Filter by urgency:Act ImmediatelyAct Within 24 HoursPlan Ahead
Act Immediately

Did I Just Witness an Incident?

I saw something that might be a breach — what do I do?

Read Guide
Act Immediately

Employee Lost a Device with ePHI Access

An employee lost a laptop or phone that had access to patient data.

Read Guide
Act Immediately

Forgot to Revoke a Terminated Employee's Access

We forgot to revoke a terminated employee's system access.

Read Guide
Act Immediately

Someone Clicked a Suspicious Link

An employee clicked a phishing email — what happens now?

Read Guide
Act Immediately

Ransomware Attack Response

Our systems are locked — step-by-step ransomware response.

Read Guide
Act Immediately

Employee Posted Patient Info on Social Media

A workforce member shared patient information on social media.

Read Guide
Act Within 24 Hours

Vendor Requesting Patient Data

A vendor is asking for patient data — can I share it?

Read Guide
Act Within 24 Hours

Patient Requesting Their Medical Records

A patient wants copies of their medical records.

Read Guide
Act Within 24 Hours

We Received an OCR Audit Notification

HHS Office for Civil Rights just notified us of an audit.

Read Guide
Act Within 24 Hours

A Patient Filed a HIPAA Complaint Against Us

A patient has filed a formal HIPAA complaint with HHS OCR.

Read Guide
Act Within 24 Hours

Our Vendor's Subcontractor Has PHI Access

A vendor's subcontractor now has access to patient data.

Read Guide
Plan Ahead

Bringing On a New IT Vendor

We're onboarding a new vendor — what HIPAA steps are required?

Read Guide
Plan Ahead

How Much PHI Can I Share?

Understanding the minimum necessary standard for PHI disclosures.

Read Guide
Plan Ahead

Annual HIPAA Compliance Review

It's been a year — here's what needs to be renewed and redone.

Read Guide

Don't see your situation?

Our compliance team can help you navigate any HIPAA scenario, common or uncommon.

Contact Support