Case Study: Physical SafeguardsYou are the manager of a neurology clinic. During the orientation of a new employee, you instruct them to keep the door leading from a patient area to a computer work area locked at all times. On several occasions, they forget to ensure the door is locked as they leave. Which of the following is false regarding this situation?

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Case Study: Physical Safeguards

You are the manager of a neurology clinic. During the orientation of a new employee, you instruct them to keep the door leading from a patient area to a computer work area locked at all times. On several occasions, they forget to ensure the door is locked as they leave.

Which of the following is false regarding this situation?

Please select the single best answer

	You should counsel the employee regarding the importance of work area security, and the need to keep appropriate doors locked.
	If they continue to leave the doors open, disciplinary action will be necessary.
	You must immediately terminate the employee after the first offense.
	Reminding all employees, via email or other means, about the importance of work area security would be a good idea.