Is it wrong if I....

[arabstarRN]

is it wrong and a HIPPA violation if I were to call the hospital's ICU and inquire about a patient I transferred down there earlier today? I am very concerned for this little lady and really want to know how she's doing and took care of her for three days. I really want to call the ICU and inquire, but I don't want to violate HIPPA or an ethical issue either. Any suggestions? I know I cannot look into her chart since she isn't assigned to me because that is for sure a HIPPA violation, but is calling the unit she's on after I transferred her down there? Thanks in advance

[jujuseah, RN]

always have a friend on every floor..