HIPAA Policies and Procedures Templates: The Full List

Core Policy / Procedure Set

• Security Management Process / Risk Analysis & Risk Management
• Assigned Security Responsibility
• Workforce Security & Clearance / Termination
• Information Access Management & Access Establishment/Modification
• Security Awareness and Training
• Security Incident Procedures & Breach Notification Procedures
• Contingency Plan (backup, disaster recovery, emergency mode)
• Facility Access Controls & Workstation Use/Security
• Device and Media Controls (disposal, re-use, accountability)
• Access Control, Audit Controls, Authentication, Transmission Security procedures
• Business Associate / BAA management procedure
• Sanctions / Acceptable Use / Remote Work with ePHI

Template files are not auto-downloaded from this page. Use the headings above in your document system or contact CyberSilo for CSA policy mapping.

How CyberSilo Helps

• CSA links each policy to controls, owners, and evidence URLs
• ThreatHawk supplies operational proof behind technical procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

How long must HIPAA policies be retained?

Security Rule documentation must be retained for 6 years from creation or last effective date, whichever is later (164.316(b)(2)).

Do we need a separate policy for every specification?

Not necessarily one file per spec — but every Required specification and Addressable decision must be implementable and demonstrable.

Are downloaded “HIPAA certified” policy packs enough?

Generic packs help drafting; you must tailor them to your systems and actually operate the procedures.

Related HIPAA Resources

HIPAA hub · Safeguards · CSA