To avoid legal risks and possible lack of confidentiality associated with computerized documentation, which of the following statements is true of many current software programs?
a. All nursing staff use the same access code.
b. Only centralized medical records use the patient data.
c. Thumbprint identification restrictions are in place.
d. Staff password changes are periodically required.
D
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A All nurses do not use the same access code. Each nurse should have his or her own password.
B "Only centralized medical records use the patient data" is not a true statement. Authorized health care providers from any department can access and use the data.
C Many software programs do not have thumbprint identification restrictions.
D A good system of computerized documentation requires frequent and random periodic changes in personal passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from tampering with records.
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