Pilotpn, Don't sweat it. There is a whole industry out there that tries to make HIPAA seem like the tax law - too difficult for the average person to understand. Also, if yours is like most, your...
Pilotpn, First, thanks for spelling HIPAA correctly (a pet peeve of mine). I used to be very involved in HIPAA regulations. All of the circumstances you describe fall under the "treatment" part of...
Rikki's Number replied to nervousinkzoo's topic in General Nursing
Let me see if I understand this correctly. You are storing patient information in a notebook? And, you are keeping correspondence about patients without their consent? At least 281 of them? And...
Rikki's Number replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students
Just know that you are not alone. All of us have gone through practically the same thing. It's like the nursing instructors want one last chance to put you through the wringer. The strong will...