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Exporting Your Audit Package

Generate a complete audit-ready package with one click

What is an Audit Package?

An audit package is a complete collection of all your compliance documentation, organized and ready to present to an auditor. HIPAA Hub can generate this with one click.

What's Included

Your audit package contains:

Policies

  • All 9 required HIPAA policies
  • Approved versions
  • Version history

Risk Assessment

  • Your Security Risk Analysis results
  • Risk level and score
  • Action items and remediation plans

Training Records

  • Employee training certificates
  • Completion dates
  • Training modules completed

Evidence Files

  • All uploaded evidence
  • Connected to policies
  • Organized by category

Organization Information

  • Practice details
  • Key personnel
  • Contact information

Audit Logs

  • System activity logs
  • Document changes
  • User actions

How to Export

Step 1: Go to Export Section

  1. From your Dashboard, click "Export" or "Audit Package"
  2. You'll see what will be included in your export
  3. Review the checklist

Step 2: Review What's Included

Before exporting, HIPAA Hub shows you:

  • What policies are included
  • What evidence is included
  • What training records are included
  • What might be missing

Check for:

  • All 9 policies are approved
  • Evidence is uploaded for each policy
  • Training is complete for all staff
  • Risk assessment is current

Step 3: Generate the Package

  1. Click "Export Audit Package"
  2. HIPAA Hub will:
    • Collect all documents
    • Organize them by category
    • Create a ZIP file
    • Include a table of contents

Time required: 1-2 minutes

Step 4: Download

  1. The ZIP file will be ready to download
  2. Click "Download"
  3. Save it to a secure location
  4. The file is timestamped with the export date

Package Organization

Your audit package is organized into folders:

Policies/

  • All 9 HIPAA policies
  • Organized by policy name
  • PDF format

Evidence/

  • All evidence files
  • Organized by policy
  • Original file formats

Training/

  • Training certificates
  • Organized by employee
  • PDF format

Risk Assessment/

  • SRA results
  • Risk reports
  • Action items

Organization/

  • Practice information
  • Key personnel
  • Contact details

Logs/

  • Audit logs
  • System activity
  • Document history

When to Export

Before an Audit

  • Export when you know an audit is coming
  • Review the package yourself first
  • Make sure everything is included

Regular Exports

  • Export quarterly or annually
  • Keep historical copies
  • Track your progress over time

After Major Updates

  • Export after completing major compliance work
  • Document your improvements
  • Show progress to stakeholders

Best Practices

Review Before Exporting

  • Check that all policies are approved
  • Verify evidence is uploaded
  • Confirm training is complete
  • Review risk assessment results

Keep Multiple Copies

  • Export regularly
  • Store in multiple secure locations
  • Keep historical versions

Test the Package

  • Open the ZIP file
  • Verify all files are included
  • Check that files open correctly
  • Review the organization

Common Questions

Q: How long does it take to export? A: Usually 1-2 minutes, depending on how many files you have.

Q: What format is the package in? A: A ZIP file containing organized folders and PDF documents.

Q: Can I customize what's included? A: The package includes everything by default, but you can review and exclude items if needed.

Q: Is the package secure? A: Yes, it's generated securely and you should store it in a secure location.

Q: How big is the file? A: Depends on how much evidence you have. Usually 5-50MB.

Q: Can I export multiple times? A: Yes, you can export as many times as you need. Each export is timestamped.

Next Steps

After exporting:

  1. Review the package contents
  2. Store it securely
  3. Share with authorized personnel only
  4. Keep a backup copy
  5. Update and re-export as needed

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