Confidentiality

Information regarding patients obtained from patient’s records, computer systems, conversations or any other manner is confidential. Facility staff may only release information regarding patient conditions. No discussion regarding patient condition will occur outside the appropriate clinical setting. Nursing students have access to very personal types of patient information.

For ethical, professional, and legal reasons, this information must be used appropriately and for the purpose of meeting patient needs only. Students will use patient initials rather than names on written care plans, etc. Discussion about patients or clinical experiences should occur in appropriate, secure areas and not in public places such as elevators, hallways, cafeterias, church, etc. No copies of any form can leave the facility with patient’s names on them. No patient information can be stored on computerized handheld devices.