Maintaining confidentiality of the information

Question 1

Outlook

Answer 1

pts dental charts, records + images must be stored in accordance with information governance requirements of the workplace

Question 2

Storage of data

Answer 2

secure area of premises with no public access used for storage of hard copies. within the area, records should be held in locked file system for further security. computer records protected password access only known by staff members

Question 3

Consent to view data

Answer 3

must be strict protocols in place with regard to access to pt records. the exceptions exist include pt right to view their own records

Question 4

Maintenance of pt confidentiality

Answer 4

pt details + contents of their records must not be disclosed to other pts, even amongst families unless someone is acting as a guardian for another person. Should not be left in public areas i.e left on screen, in reception

Question 5

if paper records cannot be filed immediately

Answer 5

they should be locked in a cupboard until written up + checked by the operator. Computer records must be saved in the file before the screen is changed + a daily back up system with secure storage offsite used to retain records.