One other question I have for anyone who cares to comment regards the HIPAA implication if the Chromebook is ever lost.
With the Chromebook using it as an extension of my main computer, I will not have any patient records or charts on the device. I am only using the Chromebook to remote into my main computer.
So if I had the unfortunate experience of losing the Chromebook used in this fashion, would there be a HIPAA breach?
Jim,
The easiest step is to make sure that you aren't saving passwords @ log-on, so that said, you have settings in the Google account where you can disconnect a given machine (lost, stolen, taken over by kids, etc.)
Another option to consider is to use 2X to make connection so that you aren't using the Google remote desktop - there are tradeoffs.
Another option is to setup another Google account that is used only within the practice - then setup that account on the Chromebook and your desktop; keep everything separated.
