dcox1000

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1. RN-BSN clinicals in OR

   dcox1000 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I'm completing clinicals in the operating room and I'm having an issure regarding privacy. It may even be a HIPPA violation. Patients are placed in a pre-op "room" actually it is a large room divided by curtains. Patients and family members are ab...

2. RN-BSN clinicals in OR

   dcox1000 replied to dcox1000's topic in General Students

   jjjoy I have provided you a link to the HIPPA Privacy Rule. I have been an RN, CCRN for 10 years. Protecting the privacy of patients is always a high priorty any violations results in heavy fines!!! http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/...

3. RN-BSN clinicals in OR

   dcox1000 replied to dcox1000's topic in General Students

   Thank you Keepermom. I probably won't ask because I also work at the facility recovering open hearts and all other ICU cases. I know I would feel uncomfortable as a patient. Central lines and some foleys are being placed in these rooms as well.

4. RN-BSN clinicals in OR

   dcox1000 posted a topic in General Students

   Completing clinicals for RN-BSN program in the operating room. I'm having an issue regarding privacy, even a possible HIPPA violation. Patients are placed in a pre-op "room" actually it is a large room divided by curtains. Patients and family memb...