A nurse wants to reduce data entry errors on the computer system. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Use the same password all the time.
B) Share password with only one other staff member.
C) Print out and review computer nursing notes at home.
D) Chart on the computer immediately after care is provided.

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To increase accuracy and decrease unnecessary duplication, many health care agencies keep records or computers near a patient's bedside to facilitate immediate documentation of information as it is collected. A good system requires frequent, random changes in personal passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from tampering with records. When using a health care agency computer system, it is essential that you do not share your computer password with anyone under any circumstances. You destroy all papers containing personal information immediately after you use them. Taking nursing notes home is a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and confidentiality.

A Nurse Wants to Reduce Data Entry Errors on the Computer