For the External Assessor QA process, the individual who acts as the Quality Assurance Reviewer for an assessor organization can also be the Engagement Executive.
HITRUST requires strict independence within the External Assessor QA process. The Quality Assurance Reviewer must be independent of the engagement team to provide unbiased oversight. This role cannot be performed by the Engagement Executive, who is directly responsible for the client relationship and delivery of the assessment. Allowing the same individual to serve both roles would create a conflict of interest and undermine the credibility of the QA review. Instead, assessor organizations must designate separate personnel: the Engagement Executive to oversee project execution and a QA Reviewer to confirm accuracy, consistency, and compliance with HITRUST methodology. This separation supports objectivity and enhances the reliability of the assurance program.
[References: HITRUST External Assessor Program – “Roles and Independence Requirements”; CCSFP Practitioner Training – “Assessor QA Responsibilities.”, , ]
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