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Privacy and Confidentiality: Did You Know?

Protecting the privacy of clients is a fundamental responsibility of nurses, and upholding privacy and confidentiality is important from a legal and ethical perspective. We’re sharing a blog post from Rosen Sunshine about a recent case where medical records were found blowing on a city street: Decades Later, Patient Records Still Blowing in the Wind. The case serves as a reminder that legislative protections alone do not ensure strict compliance. Consistent and dedicated attention and training is required. Please consult the following resources which provide clear guidance on nurses’ responsibilities related to privacy and confidentiality, as well as various aspects of accessing, collecting, using, and disclosing personal health information: Privacy and Confidentiality Documents and Learning Module.