Sam, the HIM Director at Providence Hospital, suspects that some of his employees have been viewing patient files that they are not authorized to view. What can Sam do to investigate?

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Performing an audit trail can track all employee access to patient records and provide evidence of any unauthorized access. It is the most effective way to investigate the suspicion. Encrypting passwords and blocking access may help prevent unauthorized access in the future, but do not address the current situation. Interviewing employees may also help gather information, but may not lead to a confession and is not as reliable as an audit trail.

Sam, the HIM Director at Providence Hospital, Suspects That Some