10A NCAC 48B .1203       BENCHMARK 32

(a)  Benchmark: The local health department shall operate a secure and effective management information system.

(b)  Activities:

(1)           The local health department shall have computer equipment and software needed to interface with state data management systems.

(2)           The local health department shall ensure that staff are able to use the management information system to participate in electronic communications and public health program implementation.

(3)           The local health department shall have a written policy regarding authorized and prohibited use of computer equipment, email and Internet.

(4)           The local health department shall have policies and procedures to assure management information system security, and use passwords and screensavers to safeguard the privacy of electronic information.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-34.1;

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2006;

Eff. October 1, 2006;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.