After visiting a resident, if at all possible, a note can be dictated in the resident's room - or in an empty office. Hallway dictation will most assuredly prove troublesome. As if you don't spend enough hours at work, you can actually take your computerized desktop with you everywhere all the time even on vacation. Myra's son, age 10, recently opened up her laptop computer and down-loaded some very personal information about a resident's family. He took the information to school for show and tell.
Laptop computers are one of the hottest theft items currently available.
The security of a laptop computer cannot be overemphasized. They must never be left in cars, on library tables, in suitcases, etc. Children should not have access to data contained within the computer nor should they be allowed to install outside software. The Internet More health care facilities venture on the net everyday. It's a wonderful way to do research, chat with colleagues and send your favorite jokes to all your friends.