What should you do if you leave your Intercom Plus workstation unattended?

What should you do if you leave your Intercom Plus workstation unattended?

• A. Lock the screen or log out to prevent unauthorized access.
• B. Leave it unlocked for a quick return.
• C. Close the lid of the laptop.
• D. Post a sign 'be back soon' and leave.

Answer: (A)

Protecting sensitive information by securing your workstation when you step away is the key idea. Intercom Plus workstations can display patient and store data, so leaving them unlocked creates a real risk that others could view or alter information, or perform actions under your account. Locking the screen or logging out immediately prevents unauthorized access and helps maintain privacy and data integrity. Leaving it unlocked invites potential privacy breaches and mistakes, and simply closing the lid isn’t reliably secure in all cases because the session could resume or remain accessible when the device wakes. A sign won’t stop someone from looking at the screen, which is why it isn’t sufficient. If you must step away briefly, use the lock screen or log out to protect the information.

Protecting sensitive information by securing your workstation when you step away is the key idea. Intercom Plus workstations can display patient and store data, so leaving them unlocked creates a real risk that others could view or alter information, or perform actions under your account. Locking the screen or logging out immediately prevents unauthorized access and helps maintain privacy and data integrity.

Leaving it unlocked invites potential privacy breaches and mistakes, and simply closing the lid isn’t reliably secure in all cases because the session could resume or remain accessible when the device wakes. A sign won’t stop someone from looking at the screen, which is why it isn’t sufficient. If you must step away briefly, use the lock screen or log out to protect the information.