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A resident asks to see her own medical record. The aide should:
- A.Tell her residents can never see their records
- B.Hand her the entire chart and leave
- C.Make a copy for her family without asking her
- D.Notify the nurse and follow facility procedure for resident access to records
Correct answer
D. Notify the nurse and follow facility procedure for resident access to records
Why
Residents generally have the right to access their own health information through proper procedures. The aide should notify the nurse rather than handing over or withholding the record on her own.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Confidentiality and HIPAA: Resident Access to Records · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-071).