Just curious as to what the typical time frame is for the State board of nursing to conduct it's investigation and conclude a hearing.
Facts:
RN accessed medical records she did NOT have authority to access
I was called and told she committed a HIPAA violation by the privacy officer at her place of employment
RN did not get fired- but I was told she was punished- privacy officer stated, "his hands are tied"
State Board got involved investigated nurse... Heard back from them in middle of July stating they were doing a full investigation and to be prepared because she had been notified as was her employer
Just curious as to what the typical time frame would be for the board to hear the case...
I think something needs to be done. This RN has serious psychological issues and does not act in benefit of the community for sure.
Specializes in ICU, PICU, School Nursing, Case Mgt.
I can't believe they didn't fire her either. The fact that it appeared as if she was not punished or just received a slap on the wrist is what prompted me to call the bon. To me she wouldn't the hospitla view her as a huge liability. Hopefully the bon will figure it all out. She did it because she's nosey I guess...
Not a credit to this profession at all...
PLEASE follow up with the legal department at the hospital. THis is SO serious. THe BON usually takes a rather long time to investigate and they only meet quarterly.
THis may even be criminal...don't know, but it should be!
As I posted earlier, you need to file a complaint for a HIPAA violation with the Feds. The state BON can take YEARS, especially if you are in California. I just reviewed some of the cases that the CA BON has finally just filed an accusation against nurses. Most these cases, even ones involving death were from 2004. Some of them were from 2002. So I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for the BON. You might be better off getting some action with the Federal Agency that investigates HIPAA violations. Bringing the Feds in too, may make the hospital realize this is a serious violation.
Please do as others have suggested and file a complaint on your own. Unfortunately, I haven't a clue as to how to do that but no doubt if you do a Google search, you can easily figure it out.
SWS RN, ASN, RN
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Not a credit to this profession at all...
PLEASE follow up with the legal department at the hospital. THis is SO serious. THe BON usually takes a rather long time to investigate and they only meet quarterly.
THis may even be criminal...don't know, but it should be!