Anaesthetists Handbook - MEDICAL EDUCATION at University ...

Data securityData securityThere is a heavy emphasis on data security throughout the NHS. Ifyou take confidential data out of the secure trust environment you willget into deep trouble. There is a trust policy on this which you mustread. Data should be treated as confidential whether it applies toidentifiable patients, or staff members.You should be aware that the ICT department maintains access logsfor emails, internet and database usage.You should apply for and use an NHSmail address. This is bestpractice and will shortly be required by the deanery.Using someone else’s PCWhen someone else has logged into a computer, you can still use itto check your UHCW emails, and clinical results and records. Thismay happen in theatre where PCs are left logged in for Opera, or onwards. You do not need to log someone else out and log yourself in –you simply enter your appropriate password into the email or dataapplication.• Trust email: intranet home page | Links | General | Web mail.Close the page when finished.• CRRS and PACS: you can sign in to these systems from anyopen computer. All pages you view are logged centrally. Onlycheck records for patients under your care. Close the pagewhen finished.Erasing browsing historyIt is good practice to erase your history and cookies when closing abrowser window on a shared computer. This will stop the next personon that PC from recovering and using your information.Use Tools | Internet options.72 Anaesthetists Handbook January 2010