Question
True or false ?
A student is charting on the computer in the hallway on the unit. The student's patient turns on his emergency light. The student goes into the patient's room to answer the light without logging off the computer. This action is a violation of HIPAA policy.
A student is charting on the computer in the hallway on the unit. The student's patient turns on his emergency light. The student goes into the patient's room to answer the light without logging off the computer. This action is a violation of HIPAA policy.
Answers
GPT 3.5
False. This action is not a violation of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) policy. However, it is generally recommended for healthcare professionals to log off or lock their computer screens when leaving them unattended to ensure patient information remains secure.