Welch Allyn OAE Data Manager - User Manual - Manual (Page 9)

Setup
Precautions for patient confidentiality
Protecting patient information is essential to the relationship between provider and
patient. It is critical to develop policies and procedures that safeguard electronic patient
information stored by your organization. The following processes help ensure the
security of your patient data.
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Create regular backups the data.
• Store a backup of the data in a safe manner.
• Encrypt data to avoid misuse if stolen.
• Create unique computer logins for all users.
• Encrypt all communication to the data manager when using a third party networked
software in case information is captured during network transmission. See your third
party user manual for details.
• Create unique software logins for everyone using a third party networked software.
This enables you to trace and identify anyone who updates or deletes data from the
data manager. See your third party user manual for details.
Warnings and cautions
WARNING Use only the provided power supply to charge the screener.
Injury to personnel or damage to the screener can result when a three-
prong to two-prong adaptor is connected between the screener power
supply and a mains outlet.
WARNING No modifications to the screener are allowed by anyone other
than a qualified Welch Allyn service representative. Modification of the
screener could be hazardous to patients and personnel.
WARNING The screener has been verified by an independent laboratory to
conform to international standards for electromagnetic emissions and
immunity (EMC). The user is advised to avoid installation and use of this
screener in proximity to other products or equipment that may emit or be
susceptible to electromagnetic interference, including cellular phones. If
the screener is used adjacent to other products or equipment, you are
instructed to verify that no disturbance is found in the operation of this or
other equipment in proximity.
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