HIPPAA violation - page 2

But we're not doing it for law enforcement or anything to do with law enforcement

It's a communications tab that can be viewed from everyone in the facility.

I see. Well, then, perhaps the best thing to do is to approach management in a professional manner and let them know of your concern.

You really have to scrub your statements of any outrage, though. You are quite agitated about this and it may indeed be a HIPAA violation, but whether it is or isn't - it's not outrageous. It just isn't. A useful rule of thumb is to pick your battles wisely, otherwise there are as many things to be upset about as the day is long - - and your reputation will go down the drain long before you can fix any of them.

"I am concerned that by posting PHI in a medium where those without a 'need to know' can view it, we may be violating HIPAA." It would be best if you could think of at least one alternative to the way things are being done right now. Perhaps offer to work on a digital form that could be filled out and submitted each shift?

Good luck ~