Vocera Communications: HIPAA Data Security and Privacy Standards for Voice Communications Over a Wireless LAN

This white paper will address compliance issues associated with voice communications over wireless networking technologies within the context of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT (HIPAA) and how the Vocera Communications System meets HIPAA data security and privacy standards. As a first step, this paper will briefly provide background on HIPAA regulations. Next, it will explain how the Vocera Communications System works in the healthcare setting, followed by a demonstration on how the Vocera Communications System fulfills HIPAA data security and privacy standards. It concludes with guidelines for "Best Care" practices for healthcare workers using Vocera communications badges. Introduction Vocera Badge [ Actual Size ]