hayestm

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1. HIPAA Violation?

   hayestm replied to hayestm's topic in HIPAA

   I believe it's been several years when I stumbled upon AllNurses. The site was very interesting to me and still is. I have learned a lot reading the posts and all the comments that have been made. I joined to ask a few questions of my own. I app...

2. HIPAA Violation?

   hayestm replied to hayestm's topic in HIPAA

   Thank you Anonymous865 ! Thank you for understanding what I'm asking. My provider would not send a reminder through the mail, he would call or text me, but I am responsible for my health and I know when it's time for my exam. My relationship is W...

3. HIPAA Violation?

   hayestm replied to hayestm's topic in HIPAA

   I apologize for being late in responding to so many comments. I appreciate everyone's comments. Thank you! All the comments give me something to think about or rethink how I feel about a postcard reminder for a private issue. I did create a ne...

4. HIPAA Violation?

   hayestm replied to hayestm's topic in HIPAA

   Thank you for all of your answers. I do appreciate it. I would like to clarify, the reminder card was not from my physician's office, it was from the lab they used to process the results. My doctor wasn't reminding me, a lab (3rd party) was. N...

5. HIPAA Violation?

   hayestm posted a topic in HIPAA

   Would it be a HIPAA violation if a LAB Company sends women (who they performed the testing on their PAP tests) a reminder postcard indicating it's time for their "Annual Well Woman Exam"? Postcard states "It's Time for Your Annual Well Woman Exam" ...

6. Biopsy Forceps. Who handles it? PLEASE HELP

   hayestm replied to nursing90504's topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi Miss Chrissy! Thank you for your info. I do understand, but I've had numerous mistakes that have taken place with "assistants" and I am having a hard time trusting them again. I deeply appreciate your expertise in what can happen, etc., but I'...