Keep patient information safe

• Search only for a work-related reason.
• Confirm identity before documenting, ordering, dispensing, collecting, or reporting.
• Use the minimum information required for the task.
• Keep screens, printouts, labels, and portable devices out of public view.
• Correct errors through the documented correction or amendment action; do not attempt to overwrite a signed record.
• Use emergency access only when immediate care requires it, then expect the access to be reviewed.

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