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Sims Recycling Solutions provides medical institutions with proven solutions to all their data security needs. Those who hold client information such as medical records, patient identification information, and health history put themselves at risk each day, making the need for a secured framework that not only protects their clients but also their own organization from civil liabilities and penalties, loss of reputation and employee or client identity theft.
There are many privacy regulations that require all enterprises to protect private data in all its forms, including electronic data. Unfortunately, somtimes that sensitive infomation is not secure, particularly upon equipment disposal. Our processes ensure that all necessary regulatory requirements such as the HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and ITADA - Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act are met.
When partnered with Sims Recycling Solutions, our processes eliminate all risks involved with managing your IT assets. Our experts can advise you on your exposure and provide you with comprehensive processing and customized reporting to comply with all your regulatory requirements.
We ensure the proper management of your IT assets upon arrival.
Our expert staff provides data cleansing services that are regulatory compliant.
- Secure Logistics, Receiving and Processing - Defined chain of custody when equipment leaves your facillity. Guarded facilities, controlled access, 24/7 CCTV surveillance and thorough employee screening.
- Data Protection Services - Whether you choose complete destruction of hard drives via shredding or NIST SP 800-88 compliant data cleansing, your confidential information is never compromised.
- Witnessed Destruction - Your representatives are welcome to witness the destruction of your data storage devices in person or via the internet over a secure network connection.
- Certificates of Destruction, - Identifies your equipment and methods of recycling and/or destruction.
Sims Recycling Solutions will accept used laboratory and medical equipment for resell or recycling. Medical equipment can many times involve special handling requirements such as decontamination services, or specialized reporting.
Important services include:
- Arrange pickups at multiple locations, including North America and globally
- Keep detailed records of pickups, number of devices, serial numbers, weight, condition of item
- Shipping and receiving documentation
- Managing complex chain of custody
- Single point of contact
- Web tracking and reporting
Fully accountability and detailed reporting is particularly important when medical devices are recalled. When the FDA is involved, a clear chain of custody, proof of destruction, and detailed reporting is typically required. Sims is well positioned to manage FDA compliance and reporting requirements.
For more information on how Sims Recycling Solutions can help aid in protecting your institutions' sensitive information, contact us today.