In terms of confidentiality, what must a Health Care Aide never do?

A Health Care Aide must never share patient information with unauthorized individuals because doing so constitutes a breach of confidentiality and violates patient privacy rights. Maintaining confidentiality is fundamental to the trust inherent in the patient-healthcare provider relationship. Health Care Aides are entrusted with sensitive information, and it is critical that they safeguard this information to protect the patients' rights and dignity.

Patient information should only be shared with those who are directly involved in the patient's care and have the appropriate permissions, such as other healthcare professionals who are part of the multidisciplinary team. This helps ensure that each patient receives the best possible care while their privacy is respected. Sharing information with unauthorized individuals can lead to potential harm to the patient, including breaches of trust and potential legal ramifications for the aide and the healthcare facility.