Does this violate hipaa?

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I want to apply to a certain hospital that two people in my family went to before they passed away. I spent a lot of time at this hospital while my family members were being cared for there and really admired all of their staff. If I mention this at an interview, would this violate hipaa?

Thank you.

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Specializes in Nephrology.

I would get another reply on this before you act, but my understanding is no, it doesn't violate HIPAA because HIPAA doesn't govern family members sharing information about their family members' medical care, only medical professionals sharing information with people who don't need to know. So unless you were their nurse, I don't think you are bound by HIPAA in their case, only in the case of your patient. Now if you use your power at this facility once you get a job to look up further information about their cases then that would be a violation.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

If a patient tells you something about their medical care--such as, "oh, I was a patient at X hospital"--then there is no HIPAA violation. Even if the patient tells you every graphic detail about their health and treatment, there's no HIPPA violation, either in sharing it with you or in you sharing what they freely told you with others. That being said,in most situations, discretion is usually the wiser choice.

In the interview, you don't need to name the specific family members or the health problems they had, nor do you need to dwell on the fact that they were patients there for any longer than a sentence or two. Say something like, "I've had family members in this hospital and whenever I would visit them, I was always impressed with the staff I encountered and the medical care that my family received. I want to be part of such a great team" and then move on.

Best of luck!

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Thank you so much!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moved to HIPAA Forum

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

You weren't employed by that hospital and cared for your family members. Do you have an understanding of what HIPAA is about? Because this isn't even close...

I want to apply to a certain hospital that two people in my family went to before they passed away. I spent a lot of time at this hospital while my family members were being cared for there and really admired all of their staff. If I mention this at an interview, would this violate hipaa?

Thank you.

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I want to apply to a certain hospital that two people in my family went to before they passed away. I spent a lot of time at this hospital while my family members were being cared for there and really admired all of their staff. If I mention this at an interview, would this violate hipaa?

Thank you.

If it violates HIPPA there, wouldn't that mean it violates it here?

HIPPA deals with the way PII is controlled. Mentioning that you had a family member receive care there, in my opinion does not violate HIPPA. Plus you were not charged with protecting that data. You never worked as a care provider for them. Its just a matter of how much info your family wants tossed around.

I can say My mom was treated at "xyz" for "abc" and they did "lmnop" but I was never the care taker it would be me just spreading info about my mom. Not violating HIPPA. Correct me if I'm wrong?

I would also agree with Bucky. Not to be rude but it sounds like you may need a HIPPA refresher.

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I want to apply to a certain hospital that two people in my family went to before they passed away. I spent a lot of time at this hospital while my family members were being cared for there and really admired all of their staff. If I mention this at an interview, would this violate hipaa?

Thank you.

Why would you think that discussing a PERSONAL experience you had is a HIPAA violation? You weren't an employee.

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Rest in Peace but if they have passed away, does HIPPA continue?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Rest in Peace but if they have passed away, does HIPPA continue?

Yes. But in this case it's a personal experience not a professional relationship

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Yes. But in this case it's a personal experience not a professional relationship

Yea I agree, I was just wondering if HIPPA followed a person in death.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Yea I agree, I was just wondering if HIPPA followed a person in death.

It does unless a matter of public record such as cause of death or public funded autopsy results

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