What term describes a controlled emergency access mechanism in Epic that expires after use?

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

Answer: (D)

Break-glass describes a controlled emergency access mechanism in Epic that expires after use. In urgent patient-care moments, clinicians may need access to information or capabilities beyond what their normal role allows. Break-glass lets them temporarily elevate privileges to handle the situation, but every use is logged, requires a justification, and the access is automatically revoked after a set period or once the emergency is resolved. This time-limited, auditable approach helps maintain security and accountability while still enabling prompt patient care.