Which process allows temporary access during emergencies without permanent elevation in Epic?

Which process allows temporary access during emergencies without permanent elevation in Epic?

• A. Emergency Access
• B. Break-glass
• C. Temporary Elevation
• D. Rapid Access

Answer: (B)

Break-glass is the emergency access mechanism in Epic that provides temporary access during emergencies without permanently elevating a user’s privileges. It allows clinicians to view or interact with patient records when normal access would hinder timely care, but it does so under strict controls: the access is time-limited, data-minimal, and all actions are logged with who accessed what and why. After the emergency, the elevated access is revoked automatically or reviewed, ensuring accountability and protecting patient privacy. The other terms don’t reflect this built-in, governed emergency override with automatic audit and revocation that Break-glass provides.

Break-glass is the emergency access mechanism in Epic that provides temporary access during emergencies without permanently elevating a user’s privileges. It allows clinicians to view or interact with patient records when normal access would hinder timely care, but it does so under strict controls: the access is time-limited, data-minimal, and all actions are logged with who accessed what and why. After the emergency, the elevated access is revoked automatically or reviewed, ensuring accountability and protecting patient privacy. The other terms don’t reflect this built-in, governed emergency override with automatic audit and revocation that Break-glass provides.