Nursing Informatics
Data Security and Privacy (HIPAA)
Informatics nursing mandates strict adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to protect sensitive patient health information.
Privacy Safeguards
- Log out of workstations immediately after use.
- Use privacy screens in public or high-traffic clinical areas.
- Avoid discussing patients in elevators or public spaces.
- Ensure printed documents are placed in secure disposal bins.
Cybersecurity
- Identify phishing attempts in email and messaging systems.
- Report suspicious network behavior to IT security immediately.
- Use multi-factor authentication for remote access.
- Refrain from saving patient data on personal devices or drives.
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