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Confidentiality means the aide must:
- A.Share information freely within the facility
- B.Tell family everything without resident consent in all cases
- C.Discuss cases at home to get advice
- D.Keep resident information private and share it only with authorized team members who need it for care
Correct answer
D. Keep resident information private and share it only with authorized team members who need it for care
Why
Confidentiality requires limiting sharing of resident information to authorized people with a need to know for care or operations. Sharing at home, in public, or out of curiosity violates trust and HIPAA.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Confidentiality and HIPAA: Confidentiality Principle · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-075).