Records duplication electronically or by other means may occur only as needed within the patient care setting and as needed for patient care as directed by the agency's staff. In no case may any information be duplicated for any other reason. Patient records will be protected from indiscriminate viewing. Discarded printed forms will be protected in designated area. Communication of confidential information via unsecured computer communication systems, i.e. e-mail and various network systems, will not be utilized.
Confidential information includes patient, financial and personnel information.
Information about computer system itself will not be disclosed to unauthorized individuals. This includes, but is not limited to, the design, programming techniques, flow charts, source code, screens and documentation created by the agency's employees or outside sources. Care Planning Systems Includes assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and outcome components of care. Based on nursing diagnostic schemes or patient problem lists.