The nurse is caring for patients on a unit that uses electronic health records (EHRs). What action by the nurse protects personal health information?
A) The nurse should allow only nurses that he/she knows and trusts to use his/her verification code.
B) The nurse should not worry about mistakes since the information cannot be tracked.
C) The nurse should never share any password with anyone.
D) The nurse should be aware that the EHR is sophisticated and immune to failure.

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Access to an EHR is controlled through assignment of individual passwords and verification codes that identify people who have the right to enter the record. Passwords and verification codes should never be shared with anyone. Health care information systems have the ability to track who uses the system and which records are accessed. These organizational tools contribute to the protection of personal health information. Disadvantages of use of computers for documentation include computer and software failure and problems if there is a power outage.

The Nurse Is Caring for Patients on a Unit That