Good Privacy Practices
To safeguard patients' privacy, consider implementing the following measures:
- Secure papers with PHI:
- Place them in a secured area.
- Avoid leaving them exposed where others can view.
Be careful when discussing patient records in public areas.
- Conversations about patients:
- Opt for private settings when discussing specific cases.
- Avoid public areas where conversations can be overheard.
- Computer and email precautions:
- Use passwords to restrict unauthorized access.
- Lock your computer when not at your desk.
- Limit the PHI content in emails.
- Equipment placement:
- Position fax machines receiving PHI in private, secure areas.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-9. While eating lunch at a busy restaurant, two doctors are discussing a patient case that involves confidential PHI. What should the doctors do?
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