Pictures of a deceased patient on social media HIPPA violation ?

1. I am a CNA in a nursing home. I recently had a resident pass away, after 3 years I was very close to her and her family. Her son had taken a picture of her and I last year around this time and I was wondering if it would be a legal issue to post it on social media, kind of as a memorial, even though he gave me written permission to do so?
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   Dec 5, '16

   Yes and it would likely violate your employers policies. Other family members might object. Just don't do it.
   
   Keep social media and work separate
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   Dec 5, '16

   Oh, I would not do this. If the family feels that some sort of social media memorial is appropriate, they can do it.
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   Dec 5, '16

   I agree, Don't do it!
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   Dec 5, '16

   BIG no-no. I'm glad you asked us.
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   Jan 16, '17

   I wouldn't. As a CNA myself, when a resident passed away, I would keep it to myself. No social media.. nothing. It is a violation against HIPAA. Even if the family allowed it, your employer might think otherwise.
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   Jan 18, '17

   I also vote No. Your heart is in the right place, but doing this can only lead to a world of trouble. Someone (HIPAA, patient's family, your workplace) is bound to take offense to it.
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   Jan 21, '17

   A big fine and termination at minimum...

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