Question

a pharmacy technician has handwritten notes that include patient information. which of the following actions should the technician take to adhere to privacy regulations? scan the notes and add them to the patients profile. dispose of the notes directly into a trash can. black out all patient information before filing the notes in the patients profile. place the notes in a special bin to be shredded.

Explanation:

To adhere to privacy regulations (like HIPAA) for patient information, proper disposal of documents with such info requires shredding. Scanning and adding (A) keeps the info, direct trash (B) risks exposure, blacking out (C) isn't sufficient for disposal. Shredding (D) ensures the info is destroyed securely.

Answer:

D. Place the notes in a special bin to be shredded.