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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??
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!
I don't know why.....but this really bugs me........it's HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountability_Act
not HIPPA........
I don't know why.....but this really bugs me........it's HIPAAThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountability_Act
not HIPPA........[/
Got it!
Wow, what's the rationale behind that? Too weird!
Rationale is the facility does not want any ex-employees stealing patients.. either to their next facility or to themselves privately.. and believe me it is done all the time,, usually facility can not win in court as patient has free choice but if patient says Nurse So and So asked me to change, BON is on it at least in Florida.
yes, I agree is they spent more time taking care of patients and staff and less worrying about possible breaches..life would be so much better!
Rationale is the facility does not want any ex-employees stealing patients.. either to their next facility or to themselves privately.. and believe me it is done all the time,, usually facility can not win in court as patient has free choice but if patient says Nurse So and So asked me to change, BON is on it at least in Florida.yes, I agree is they spent more time taking care of patients and staff and less worrying about possible breaches..life would be so much better!
Wow, I had never thought of that. Showing my age I guess. Thanks!
canesdukegirl, BSN, RN
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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.