Which nursing action by a nurse ensures that HIPPA legislation of a client's electronic medical record is being maintained?
A) The nurse logs on to the client's medical record and leaves the computer on to answer another client's call light.
B) The nurse shares her computer password with the student nurse.
C) The nurse turns off the computer and logs off when having to care for another client.
D) The nurse leaves the printed diagnostic test results for a patient at a public computer workstation.
C
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HIPAA protects clients' information and makes sure this information remains private. The "Security Rule" of this legislation deals specifically with (Electronic) Protected Health Information (PHI/EPHI). This information is defined as "any information concerning a client's health status" or "any part of an individual's medical record or payment history." The rule states that each facility must have written privacy procedures; supervision of these procedures must be documented. Each facility must name a privacy officer. Only employees who "need to know" can legally access any client's record.
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