A patient lodges a complaint with the management of a hospital because he is unsatisfied with their policies on safeguarding patient information. In this situation, which of the following individuals is responsible for ensuring that the hospital policies safeguard the information of the patients?
A)the Chief Executive Officer
B)the Chief Technology Officer
C)the Chief Knowledge Officer
D)the Chief Privacy Officer

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The Chief Privacy Officer is responsible for ensuring that the hospital policies safeguard the information of the patients. This involves implementing procedures to protect patient confidentiality and ensuring that staff are trained in these procedures. They also handle patient complaints regarding privacy and confidentiality issues.

A Patient Lodges a Complaint with the Management of a Hospital