Maintaining Patient Confidentiality and Information Security

Hard Management Of Care Confidentiality/information Security

A nurse in a busy hospital is managing a case involving a patient with a complicated medical history. Due to the sensitive nature of the patient’s diagnosis and treatment, the nurse must ensure that confidentiality and information security are upheld at all times. As part of the nurse's responsibilities, understanding various practices that protect patient information is crucial. Which of the following actions are appropriate for maintaining confidentiality and security of the patient’s information?

Select all that apply:

Locking the medical records cabinet at the end of the shift.

Using a secured computer with password protection to access patient files.

Discussing the patient's diagnosis only in a private setting with authorized personnel.

Shredding any documents related to the patient before disposal.

Ensuring that all staff members have signed confidentiality agreements.

Using encrypted email for communicating sensitive patient information.

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