Based on HIPAA guidelines, a CMA should take which of the following safeguards when leaving a workstation?
A. Turn off the computer monitor
B. Shrink the open program screen
C. Close the EMR program
D. Log off from the station
Answer (1)
A CMA should log off from the station as the primary safeguard according to HIPAA guidelines. This action ensures the security of sensitive patient information and prevents unauthorized access. Other methods, such as simply turning off the monitor or closing the open program, are not sufficient for protecting patient data. ;
