decommissioning

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Decommissioning means safely removing and getting rid of devices like medical sensors or monitors when they are no longer needed, to prevent unauthorized access to any personal health information that may still be stored on them.

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Navigating HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare IoT Devices and Wearables

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