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Violation?

I nurse is caring for a patient and his daughter is currently being treated for cancer. The nurse documented in the patient's medical record, the daughter's first name and the fact that she is going into the hospital for cancer treatment.

Did the nurse comit a HIPAA violation regarding the daughter?

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    True about the avatar....The possibility of this being her real name is a concern.

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    I don't know if it truly would be a HIPAA violation; however, it certainly sounds like private information that does not need to be in the chart. I'm in the camp that suggests that a more vague statement (for example, Pt. reports that his daughter is unable to care for him R/T medical issues) would be appropriate.

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    LOL - I'm pretty sure that's not her picture. Unless she's a famous rapper/singer in addition to a nurse (that's a picture of Kelly Rowland, I believe).
    It is an attractive picture. :roflmao: But the name change is still a strong suggestion.
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