If you recently purchased or signed a lease agreement for a new copier, don't assume the new device is automatically HIPAA compliant. The idea that any copier is HIPAA compliant just because it includes the latest security features is a misconception. While technology can help your healthcare facility maintain document security, it's how your staff uses the equipment that determines compliance.
HIPAA compliance rules fall under three general categories including document confidentiality, the integrity of saved information, and availability to Protected Health Information (PHI).