Clinical rotation and hospital libel

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I was recently expelled from an LVN program at a city college. I was wrongly accused of making copies from a medical chart and was told that I violated HIPAA laws. I did not make any copies from a medical chart. There were a couple of nurses that I worked with during a clinical rotation at a hospital that disliked me and one of them sent a note to my instructor stating that I had violated HIPAA laws. What can I do to defend myself?

Thank you for your help

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Specializes in Trauma-Surgical, Case Management, Clinic.

I'm not sure what you can do about this, but what proof did the school present to you for dismissal? Did you admit to any wrong doing? I'm confused on how they can kick you out based on hear say.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Were you required to get student malpractice/liability insurance? If so contact your insurance carrier for advice and stop discussing the issue online.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Agreed: contact your carrier and/or a lawyer, as you need more help than we can provide here.

Best of luck.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

What proof did they present?

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

OP, I am sorry you are experiencing this........here at AN we cannot offer legal advice. If you have student I would notify them......or contact an attorney.

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