Final answer:
Yes, a covered entity is required to limit the access of ePHI to a workforce member to only that which is necessary to do his or her job.
Step-by-step explanation:
Yes, a covered entity is required to limit the access of ePHI (electronic protected health information) to a workforce member to only that which is necessary to do his or her job. This is known as the principle of least privilege.
For example, if a healthcare provider has an electronic medical record system, they should only give access to sensitive patient information to the specific healthcare professionals who need it to provide appropriate care to the patient, such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists as well.
Other employees, like administrative staff, should have their access limited to non-sensitive information, like scheduling and billing.