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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 really, no. I know who she is, but do not know her personally. Just curious as to how long the hearing and investigation typically lasts.

No It was my records she accessed. They called me called me into the privacy officer's office... I am also a patient at the same hospital.

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.

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Yes, it is so crazy! I will get to the bottom of this.

What about the BON? Will the hospital notify them? I feel as if the nurse violated my rights, and I am probably not the only one this has been done to. I still cannot fathom why the nurse wasn't outright fired. I asked and the reply was, "my hands are tied" but the privacy officer did state over and over again that it was def. a huge Hipaa violation. Almost sounds like he wanted me to get an attorney as crazy as that sounds.

The hospital claims the employee was disciplined, but won't go into detail due to the employee's privacy (which I understand).

Just a quick question...After an in depth investigation it was found that my Health records were accessed by an employee who did NOT have any right to be on them. It was verified by the Hospital. Do I need to report the violation to anyone else or will the hospital. It appears as if the employee is still working there.