Inappropriate Access. It is never acceptable for you to look at confidential or patient information “just out of curiosity,” even if no harm is intended. • It does not matter whether the information pertains to a celebrity, political figure, or other “high profile” person, fellow workforce member, a close friend, family member, or yourself. You must protect and keep private ALL patient information, no matter whose it is. Just because you have access to a system or network or patient records, does not mean you have the right or authorization to access or view confidential or patient information that does not pertain to your job. All patient information is confidential and must be protected at all times. • Unauthorized access to networks or systems containing PHI or other confidential information includes: o Access without authorization. o Using someone else’s password and/or user ID. o Letting someone else log you into the network using their password. o Giving someone your password to log into the network. o Using your password to log someone else into the network. o Accessing information without a job-related “need-to-know.” • You are responsible and will be held accountable for all access to networks or systems using your password. • Be wise and only access systems and data as authorized.
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Sources: Acceptable Use and Confidentiality Agreement, Agreement for Acceptable Use and Confidentiality, Agreement for Acceptable Use and Confidentiality