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1. How long will it take for the State BON to conclude it's investigation?

   samegirl replied to samegirl's topic in General Nursing

   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 bo...

2. How long will it take for the State BON to conclude it's investigation?

   samegirl replied to samegirl's topic in General Nursing

   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.

3. How long will it take for the State BON to conclude it's investigation?

   samegirl replied to samegirl's topic in General Nursing

   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.

4. How long will it take for the State BON to conclude it's investigation?

   samegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   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...

5. Question regarding a HIPAA violation...

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6. Question regarding a HIPAA violation...

   samegirl replied to samegirl's topic in General Nursing

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

7. Question regarding a HIPAA violation...

   samegirl replied to samegirl's topic in General Nursing

   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 hand...

8. Question regarding a HIPAA violation...

   samegirl replied to samegirl's topic in General Nursing

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

9. Question regarding a HIPAA violation...

   samegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

   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 ...