What is the primary purpose of tagging cases with your initials or code?

Tagging cases with your initials or a code primarily serves to indicate cases that are related to you. This identification method ensures that there is a clear association between the investigator and the cases they are handling. It helps in tracking progress, managing workloads, and facilitates communication regarding specific cases. By uniquely identifying cases, it allows for better accountability and ensures that all relevant information pertaining to that case can be easily located and cross-referenced with the appropriate investigator.

In contrast, efficient record keeping could involve a broader range of practices not limited to individual identifiers. Assigning cases to different departments typically utilizes a categorization system rather than personal identifiers. While preventing information sharing is crucial to maintaining confidentiality, tagging with initials or codes does not inherently serve that function; rather, it's more about personal accountability and case association.