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Question, about HIPPA

I'm just wondering if I have violating any rules or regulations of HIPPA. I work as a PCA in ALF, one of our residents was sent to the hospital about a week ago, I have become extremely close with this resident and was very worried about her, I ended up going to the hospital to see her. Could I get into some sort of trouble for this??

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    I'm not sure about the rules with HIPPA, but the boundaries set by HIPAA may have been overstepped.

    Sorry, I had a rough night shift...

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    I don't see why not. I would've done the same. U care about the person. But maybe if u discussed this persons problems to someone else than maybe that would be a violation.

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    Are you digging through her chart or sharing any medical info with anyone else?

    If the answer is "no", you are doing nothing wrong.

    You can visit your patients. That's okay, but her info stays private.

    "HIPAA"... Google it and review it.

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    I was just curious, my job is really strict, like if we get fired or quit, we are not allowed to have any contact with any resident.

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    I was just curious, my job is really strict, like if we get fired or quit, we are not allowed to have any contact with any resident.

    How on earth would your job enforce that?!?

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    not a hipaa violation.

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    not sure, just what i was told when i was hired, but ive heard of people quitting, and still remain close with residents, my job takes them to court. apparently we signed a paper

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    not sure, just what i was told when i was hired, but ive heard of people quitting, and still remain close with residents, my job takes them to court. apparently we signed a paper

    If I were you, I think I'd take a good look at that paper that you supposedly signed...

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    Wow, what's the rationale behind that? Too weird!

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    It may be a policy violation at your company, but it is not a HIPPA violation unless you tell someone you went to visit her. Meaning using her name, how you know her and where she is. Keep the visit to yourself. It is not a violation that way. Peace!

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    not sure, just what i was told when i was hired, but ive heard of people quitting, and still remain close with residents, my job takes them to court. apparently we signed a paper

    If you did not understand what you were signing, it is not binding. If you did know, check with your state to see if this is a lawful practice.

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    I see nothing wrong with going to see your pt. I can't see how it can possibly be a violation of HIPAA, but if you have any doubts, I would read through your policy and procedure manual. Sounds like your boss is a bit...strange, so I would hesitate to approach her about it.

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