My boss looked in my EMR for my miscarriage

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I had not announced the pregnancy to my work, but after learning there was no heartbeat, I needed to take a personal day for a D&C. I spoke with my nursing manager (who was very kind). When returning to work a supervisor, under my nursing manager, spoke to me and knew much more than I had told my nursing manager. I have strong suspicion that she accessed my medical record. I was not treated at the hospital where I work(so she didn't "overhear" anything, but in the same medical system= same EMR. I have previously caught this supervisor altering other nurses charting, and had called her out to HR for altering pay records. (She was caught and "counseled") As a patient, how can I find out if she accessed my medical record? Also, what if she used another's ID?

Thank you.

Specializes in kids.

I'm sorry for your loss, and she was WRONG

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Specializes in Psychiatry, Forensics, Addictions.

Besides being fired, a HIPAA violation is also a federal crime and she could be charged.

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