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A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to leave the facility at the end of their shift. The PN has a handwritten report sheet containing client names, vital signs, and room numbers that was used to organize care during the day. Which of the following is the appropriate action for the PN to take regarding this document?

  1. A
    Take the document home in a personal bag to use as a reference for the next scheduled shift.
  2. B
    Cross out the clients' names with a black marker and place the sheet in the general recycling bin.
  3. Place the document in a secure, designated shredding bin before leaving the facility.Cevap
  4. D
    Tear the document into smaller pieces and discard it in the regular trash can at the nurses' station.

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The appropriate action is to place the document in a secure, designated shredding bin before leaving the facility.
Placing physical documents containing protected health information in a secure, designated shredding receptacle guarantees that the confidential client data is irretrievably destroyed. This complies with legal and ethical standards for maintaining client confidentiality.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Identify the type of information contained on the handwritten report sheet.
The sheet contains client names, vital signs, and room numbers.
Determining the nature of the information is necessary to apply the correct handling procedures.
2
Classify the information according to privacy regulations.
The data constitutes protected health information (PHI).
Identifying the data as PHI dictates that it must be protected under HIPAA guidelines and facility policies.
3
Determine the appropriate method of disposal for physical PHI.
Physical documents containing PHI must be completely and securely destroyed before leaving the clinical area.
Secure destruction prevents unauthorized access to confidential client information after it is no longer needed.

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Secure Disposal of Physical Protected Health Information
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