A Risk Assessment Template is a structured document used to evaluate potential risks and hazards in various scenarios. It typically includes sections to identify and analyze risks, assess their likelihood and impact, and propose mitigation strategies. The template guides individuals or teams through a systematic process, helping them prioritize and address potential threats to achieve a more informed decision-making process. It serves as a valuable tool in various fields, from project management to workplace safety, providing a framework to enhance overall risk awareness and management.

OBJECTIVE

Due to HIPAA Security Rule regulations, your organization must implement Contingency Planning Practices to ensure the protection of ePHI (electronic Protected Health Information). In order to accomplish this undertaking, your organization will complete several steps to identify critical business functions, processes, and applications that process ePHI and to understand the potential impact on the business if a disruptive event occurs.

One of the first steps in implementing the Contingency Program for your organization is to conduct a Risk Assessment (RA). This questionnaire will help you to identify the current risks and threats to the business and implement measures to eliminate or reduce those potential risks. Once the survey is completed, the RA Project team will analyze the data and create prioritized risk reduction (mitigation) strategies to present to senior management.