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Taking a picture of a resident's wound with your personal phone to show the nurse later is:
- A.Not allowed; use only approved facility equipment and procedures for clinical images
- B.Helpful and allowed
- C.Allowed if you delete it the same day
- D.Allowed if the resident says yes to your phone
Correct answer
A. Not allowed; use only approved facility equipment and procedures for clinical images
Why
Personal phones must not be used for resident photos because images become uncontrolled PHI. Clinical images, when needed, follow facility-approved devices and consent and storage procedures.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Confidentiality and HIPAA: Photography Prohibition · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-069).