Enterprise-Grade Security. Zero PHI Exposure.
QAPIShield is built with privacy by design. Our AI analyzes de-identified clinical factors only—no PHI is ever transmitted to our servers or any public AI models.
Our Commitment: No PHI to External AI
QAPIShield never transmits Protected Health Information (PHI) to OpenAI or any public AI models. Our clinical algorithms process only de-identified clinical factors—age ranges, mobility scores, Braden subscores, comorbidity indicators, and vital sign ranges. Resident names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, and all other HIPAA identifiers remain within your facility's secure environment.
HIPAA Compliance Framework
QAPIShield implements comprehensive safeguards to protect your facility's data and support your HIPAA compliance obligations.
HIPAA-Compliant Architecture
QAPIShield is designed from the ground up to support HIPAA-compliant deployments. Our technical, administrative, and physical safeguards meet or exceed HIPAA Security Rule requirements.
PHI Stays Within Your Environment
Protected Health Information (PHI) never leaves your facility's secure environment. QAPIShield processes de-identified clinical factors only—names, dates of birth, addresses, and other identifiers are never transmitted.
De-Identified Clinical Inputs Only
Our AI models analyze clinical risk factors—mobility scores, Braden subscores, comorbidity indicators, and vital sign ranges—without any PHI. This privacy-by-design approach ensures HIPAA compliance without compromising clinical accuracy.
Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
For enterprise deployments, QAPIShield provides a comprehensive Business Associate Agreement that clearly defines our responsibilities for protecting your data under HIPAA regulations.
How Your Data Stays Protected
Follow the journey of clinical data through QAPIShield—from entry to results—and see how privacy is maintained at every step.
Clinical Data Entry
Staff enters de-identified clinical factors: age range, mobility score, Braden subscores, comorbidities, vital ranges.
Secure Transmission
Data is encrypted with TLS 1.3 and transmitted to QAPIShield's secure processing environment.
AI Analysis
Our clinical AI models analyze risk patterns using only de-identified factors. No PHI is ever processed.
Results Returned
Risk scores, interventions, and care plans are encrypted and returned to your facility's dashboard.
Security Overview
QAPIShield employs multiple layers of security to protect your clinical data from unauthorized access, breaches, and threats.
Encryption in Transit
All data transmitted between your facility and QAPIShield is protected with TLS 1.3 encryption, the same standard used by major financial institutions.
Encryption at Rest
Data stored within QAPIShield is encrypted using AES-256 encryption, ensuring your clinical data remains protected even in storage.
Role-Based Access Control
Granular permissions ensure staff only access the data they need. Administrators can define custom roles for DONs, nurses, and clinical staff.
Comprehensive Audit Logging
Every action within QAPIShield is logged with timestamps, user IDs, and IP addresses. Audit trails are immutable and available for compliance reviews.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Optional MFA adds an extra layer of security for user accounts, protecting against unauthorized access even if credentials are compromised.
Network Security
Our infrastructure includes firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and regular penetration testing to protect against external threats.
Certifications & Standards
QAPIShield adheres to industry-leading security standards and compliance frameworks.
Business Associate Agreement
For enterprise and multi-facility deployments, QAPIShield provides a comprehensive Business Associate Agreement (BAA) that clearly defines our responsibilities for protecting your data under HIPAA regulations.
- Defines permitted uses and disclosures
- Outlines security safeguards
- Specifies breach notification procedures
- Details subcontractor requirements
F-Tag Compliance Support
QAPIShield helps skilled nursing facilities maintain compliance with critical CMS F-Tags through proactive risk monitoring, documentation, and QAPI support.
F689 — Accident Hazards & Falls
Requires facilities to ensure the environment is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How QAPIShield Helps:
- Fall risk scoring and tracking
- Intervention documentation
- Trend analysis for QAPI
F684 — Quality of Care
Requires facilities to provide care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
How QAPIShield Helps:
- Pressure injury risk assessment
- AI-generated care plans
- Outcome monitoring
F880 — Infection Prevention & Control
Requires facilities to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe environment.
How QAPIShield Helps:
- Infection risk monitoring
- Sepsis risk scoring
- Surveillance dashboards
F758 — Unnecessary Psychotropic Medications
Requires that residents not receive unnecessary psychotropic medications and that appropriate documentation supports any use.
How QAPIShield Helps:
- Psychotropic medication tracking
- 14-day review alerts
- GDR consideration documentation
Security & Compliance FAQ
Does QAPIShield store or process PHI?
No. QAPIShield only processes de-identified clinical factors such as age ranges, mobility scores, Braden subscores, and comorbidity indicators. Resident names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and all other HIPAA identifiers remain within your facility's systems.
Is PHI ever sent to external AI services like OpenAI?
Absolutely not. QAPIShield never transmits any data—PHI or otherwise—to OpenAI or any public AI models. Our clinical algorithms run on our own secure, HIPAA-compliant infrastructure.
Can QAPIShield sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Yes. For enterprise deployments, we provide a comprehensive BAA that outlines our responsibilities for protecting your data under HIPAA. Contact our sales team to request a BAA.
What encryption standards does QAPIShield use?
We use TLS 1.3 for all data in transit and AES-256 encryption for data at rest. These are the same standards used by major financial institutions and healthcare organizations.
How does QAPIShield handle access control?
QAPIShield implements role-based access control (RBAC) allowing administrators to define custom permission levels for different staff roles. All access is logged with full audit trails.
Is QAPIShield SOC 2 certified?
Yes. QAPIShield maintains SOC 2 Type II certification, demonstrating our commitment to security, availability, and confidentiality controls.