Which of the following measures are recommended for enhancing information security? Select all that apply
1. File deletion software is used to overwrite hard disk files, using meaningless information.
2. Storage media that has been erased is disposed of in the dumpster.
3. Individuals routinely witness and record the destruction of records.
4. Papers such as prescriptions, laboratory specimen labels, and identification bracelets are disposed of in the dumpster.
5. Each page of output is assigned a serial number and the numbers are recorded when documents are destroyed.
1,3,5
Rationale: All papers containing personal health information (PHI) such as prescriptions, laboratory specimen labels, identification bracelets, meal descriptions, addressograph plates or any other items that carry a client's name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, or age must be destroyed. For tracking purposes, each page of output should have a serial number or other means of identification so that an audit trail is maintained that identifies what each paper record is as well as the date and method for destruction and the identity of individuals witnessing the destruction. Storage media should be destroyed or files electronically written over to ensure that no information can be retrieved from them. File deletion software overwrites files with meaningless information so that sensitive information cannot be accessed. Unauthorized or dormant e-mail accounts should be destroyed.
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