Security risk analysis template for clinics
A clinic-friendly security risk analysis template for identifying ePHI assets, threats, vulnerabilities, risk levels, and remediation plans.
A risk analysis starts with workflows and assets
List the systems and workflows that involve ePHI: EHR, billing, scheduling, email, fax, file storage, backups, laptops, mobile devices, portals, vendors, and remote access. Small clinics often miss informal workflows such as scanned documents, shared inboxes, or personal device exceptions.
Make risk decisions explainable
For each asset or workflow, capture the threat, vulnerability, likelihood, impact, existing control, and risk level. The goal is not a perfect score; it is a defensible decision that leads to practical remediation.
Track remediation separately
Once a gap is identified, assign an owner, due date, and evidence expectation. A risk analysis without follow-through quickly becomes stale.