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area, however, printouts discarded in the restricted-access IS
department are not shredded. On numerous occasions, personnel
working late have observed the cleaning staff reading discarded
printouts. What actions, if any, should these personnel take toward
the actions of the cleaning staff? What actions, if any, should be
taken by IS administration?
Case Scenario 2 (Natural Disaster):
Living on the Gulf Coast is a benefit that many residents of this
small Southern town enjoy, however, natural disasters are a
concern. The town has just been struck by a hurricane and the
entire basement of your operation is flooded by the storm surge.
Patient files were destroyed or washed away with the receding water.
What actions do you take when patients ask for their health
records? What processes did you have in place to protect your
records in anticipation of such an event?
Choose one of the scenarios above and develop a process for
maintaining patient privacy and security.
Include a detailed management plan in the case of a security breach
(Case Scenario 1) or a natural disaster (Case Scenario 2). In your
plan, address the following questions:
· How can you respond to these situations?
· What training can you provide to your staff?
· How can you implement your management plan?
Include a code of conduct with your plan.
Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word description of your facility’s patient
data privacy and security plan.