Secure Remote Access and Work Use this form when you add any new IT device to your network. Practice Name:*Date:* MM slash DD slash YYYY Employee NameSecure Remote Access Checklist Does the employee's computer have commercial grade anti-virus software? Is the anti-virus set to scan in real time and be updated automatically? Is the employee using a VPN connection for accessing resources at the practice? If the employee is using a laptop, is the hard drive encrypted? Will employees be taking home paper records with PHI? Does the employee have LastPass installed for secure passwords? Remote access is not being handled via remote desktop directly to a server If you're using a cloud-based EMR, will allow users from remote locations to access? Have you advised employees of the increase in COVID-19 phishing scams? Does the employee have a firewall at home? If not, do they have a router? Has the employee enabled the Windows firewall on their compter? A checklist to ensure that each employee who is working at home, or other remote location, is doing so securely.