The informatics nurse is working with the information technology department to enhance information security. Which measure should be recommended? Select all that apply.
A) Use file deletion software to overwrite hard disk files and leave meaningless information.
B) Dispose of erased storage media in the dumpster.
C) Individuals should routinely witness and record the destruction of records.
D) Papers such as prescriptions, laboratory specimen labels, and identification bracelets should be disposed of in the dumpster.
E) Assign each page of output assigned a serial number, and record the numbers when documents are destroyed.
A) Use file deletion software to overwrite hard disk files and leave meaningless information.
C) Individuals should routinely witness and record the destruction of records.
E) Assign each page of output assigned a serial number, and record the numbers when documents are destroyed.
Explanation: A) File deletion software overwrites files with meaningless information so that sensitive information cannot be accessed.
B) Storage media should be destroyed to ensure that no information can be retrieved from them.
C) For tracking purposes, the identity of individuals witnessing the destruction should be documented.
D) 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.
E) 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.
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