DO ensure that computer screens are angled in such DON’T leave documents containing information in a a manner that information cannot be viewed by third manner that would allow them to be viewed by parties. unauthorised persons (e.g. on a desk). DO ensure that you log off from health information DON’T leave information displayed on a computer systems whenever you have finished using the screen unattended. system. DON’T discuss information in public areas e.g. DO ensure that the previous patient's health hallways, elevators, cafeterias, public transportation, information should not be on screen when the next restaurants, social events. patient is seen.
DO ensure that computer screens are angled in such a manner that information cannot be viewed by third parties. DO ensure that you log off from health information systems whenever you have finished using the system. DO ensure that the previous patient's health information should not be on screen when the next patient is seen. DON’T leave documents containing information in a manner that would allow them to be viewed by unauthorised persons (e.g. on a desk). DON’T leave information displayed on a computer screen unattended. DON’T discuss information in public areas e.g. hallways, elevators, cafeterias, public transportation, restaurants, social events.
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