A nurse wants to reduce data entry errors on the computer system. Which behavior should the nurse implement?
a. Use the same password all the time.
b. Share password with only one other staff member.
c. Print out and review computer nursing notes at home.
d. Chart on the computer immediately after care is provided.
D
To increase accuracy and decrease unnecessary duplication, many health care agencies keep records or computers near a patient's bedside to facilitate immediate documentation of information as it is collected from a patient. A good system requires frequent and random changes in personal passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from tampering with records. When using a health care agency computer system, it is essential that you do not share your computer password with anyone under any circumstances. You destroy (e.g., shred) anything that is printed when the information is no longer needed. Taking nursing notes home is a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
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