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  1. MunoRN

    Is there a legal way to do this...

    MunoRN replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Although I agree that it's for a good reason, you would actually be violating HIPAA if you notified police he was there seeking treatment. HIPAA allows for directory information (who is in the...
  2. MunoRN

    Is there a legal way to do this...

    MunoRN replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Your dealing with three different types of rules; HIPAA, state privacy laws, and facility privacy rules. HIPAA basically says you can't inform someone else that someone is in the Hospital/ER unless...
  3. MunoRN

    Absolutely ridiculous... You can keep your 4 hours

    MunoRN replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've never worked in a hospital where it didn't work this way (all of which were unionized). It's part of working in a Hospital. If it's not something you're willing to tolerate I'd suggest finding...
  4. MunoRN

    Pt's FB pictures of me

    MunoRN replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I have a feeling you're referring to a confidentiality/privacy breach and not something that an individual, including you and I, might find to be unseemly since you still seem to confuse the two....
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    Is there a legal way to do this...

    MunoRN replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It depends on how you (or more specifically your privacy officer) defines "imminent
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    Pt's FB pictures of me

    MunoRN replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    There's no shortage of coverage of stories where someone is terminated or faces disciplinary action for improper use of social media, so there should be at least one example you can give me where...
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    Pt's FB pictures of me

    MunoRN replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree that as a personal choice it's not one I would make, but I still haven't heard of any generally established standards that prohibit viewing this (which is what I've been questioning), and even...
  8. MunoRN

    Need assistance w/IV Fluid & Angina

    MunoRN replied to joaniekay's topic in Cardiac

    Typically you don't want to give someone with an MI or a suspected MI extra IV fluids. Most MI's affect the left ventricle and you don't want to challenge the left ventricle with extra afterload. An...
  9. MunoRN

    PRN hours decreased because of the ACA

    MunoRN replied to kdhunley's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sam was pretty clearly representing his own thoughts and beliefs and was responding to your comments, not trying to represent yours. It is the responsibility of the employer to pay the basic costs...
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    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MunoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In general, there are no "entry-level employers", employers have entry level-positions. I get the impression you consider the entire service/retail industry to be "entry-level". And while there may...
  11. MunoRN

    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MunoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The previous link is the source. You pick state, in her case Florida, enter age (58-62), enter income (taxable income in retirement is pretty low, I think I put in $15,000 to $20,000 to be
  12. MunoRN

    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MunoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Health Insurance Exchanges There are a few other plan comparison sites as well, sort of like Kayak for health
  13. MunoRN

    Allergies and running codes

    MunoRN replied to usetimewisely's topic in Patient Medications

    It's good to think safety first, but remember that patient safety is still a balance between risk and benefit. The most common code drug, epinephrine, is an endogenous chemical and isn't really...
  14. MunoRN

    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MunoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can see how one would be upset if they thought this was something new and only happening due to Obamacare. Many, many people couldn't afford medical care prior to Obamacare, and by "couldn't...
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    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MunoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    She actually gave her husbands age, If you read back you'll notice those were based on her being retired which means being well below 400% of poverty level in taxable income. All of which are enough...
  16. MunoRN

    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MunoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you retire you would. The subsidies are extremely generous, do you think they should be even more
  17. MunoRN

    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MunoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You might benefit from a little more research on this. If you're already prepared for retirement and you're just basically trying to find a job just for the benefits then you're actually in luck...
  18. MunoRN

    With an ASN will it be hard to find a job?

    MunoRN replied to MissJessie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It does depend on location and the specific facility you want to work in, but in general it's not that much harder for ADN grads to find work compared to BSN grads. According a the largest recent...
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    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MunoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm apparently missing your point there. Millions of people are bewildered trying to locate health insurance? Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Health Insurance Exchanges...
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    Pt's FB pictures of me

    MunoRN replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Did you mean to paste a different part of the guidelines? I can't any part of this that prohibits the viewing of public
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    Pt's FB pictures of me

    MunoRN replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I have to sign in to my newspaper's obituary as well, that doesn't however mean that the content contained is private information. If you feel that people can 'look to their heart's content' that we...
  22. MunoRN

    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MunoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's the most quoted source because it's likely the most accurate due to it's sample size. Feel free to offer information that could disprove that, but saying you don't believe something because it's...
  23. MunoRN

    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MunoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The most commonly cited source on average premium prices: The Kaiser health research survey of premiums...
  24. MunoRN

    Is anyone else losing spouse coverage?

    MunoRN replied to Palmtreegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have to say I'm skeptical of your numbers. Prior to Obamacare the average cost of a family insurance plan was $14,000 per year. If you were paying only $4,000, you likely either had less coverage...
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    Hallway beds on the floor/overcrowding

    MunoRN replied to cardinalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Exceeding the number of licensed beds is a Health department violation, which is much worse than a JC