Internet Health Intervention Incorporated within Clinical Health Records

The use of computers and computer networks has penetrated modern-day life,

including the health field, where the electronic health record systems, health

intervention, research databases, etc. provide premium examples of the benefits

of modern technology. In particular, internet-based health interventions became

the dominant user interface for various working population including

firefighters. However, these great technological advancements also open the

door to certain great risks. With considerable ubiquity of information

technology in clinical practice and health intervention, health professionals

must bear a great responsibility in adequately protecting the confidentiality

and integrity of sensitive clients’ health information. This presentation

will introduce various security measures implemented in an ongoing

internet-based health intervention project where the electronic clinical health

records are incorporated and used to provide tailored intervention. A few

considerations for information security include installing firewalls at key

points along the data transfer pathways and transferring the data between the

networked computers using specific file transfer software, Secure FTP protocol.