Hello, I'm putting feelers out to see if any other HIM areas are dealing with this issue and how they are mitigating their risk. The use of employee personal devices in the HIM setting continues to be an issue for me, especially as technology continues to advance. I've not had a breach to my knowledge, however the use of smart phones, their sophisticated cameras, recordings abilities etc., how are your areas mitigating the safety of the patient record from potential breach?
I'm tossing around the idea of lockers or docking stations, since the department is locked down from access by anyone other than HIM. Our current process is in a desk drawer but to say I'm monitoring that all day isn't realistic.
Is this a hot button for anyone else?
Thank you
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Amy Riley
Director, Health Info Management
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