The clinic nurse is faxing a client's medical record to the local hospital. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate to ensure the client's confidentiality is maintained? Select all that apply
A) Using a fax cover sheet
B) Having signed client consent from the client
C) Conducting a check of the fax number prior to transmitting
D) Including identifiable client information on the cover sheet
E) Signing an employee consent form
Answer: A, B, C
The nurse knows to take safety measures before faxing confidential information. A fax cover sheet should contain instruction that the faxed material is to be given only to the named recipient. Consent is needed from the client to fax information about the client. Make sure that personally identifiable information has been removed or is not immediately visible on the top sheet. Finally, check that the fax number is correct, check the number on the display of the machine after dialing, and check a third time before pressing the "send" button. Some facilities require the recipient agency to return a signed receipt.
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