Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    lilredhedgirl's Avatar
    lilredhedgirl Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Feb 24, 2009, 09:27 AM
    HIPPA violation?
    My boss told co-workers that I was taking a leave to go into treatment for chemical dependency, we work at a clinic, is that a HIPPA violation?
    Ren6's Avatar
    Ren6 Posts: 539, Reputation: 121
    Senior Member
     
    #2

    Feb 24, 2009, 09:29 AM
    Yes indeed. I'd file a complaint. That was confidential information! Good luck...

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Hippa Violation Or Privacy Law Violation? [ 16 Answers ]

My ex boyfriend got me pregnant and left me at four months. I have many physical problems and he had his friend who is a pharmicist look up my perscriptions (I live 40 miles away from that store location and have never been there) and then the pharmacisit shared all the information. Can I do...

Is this a Hippa violation? [ 9 Answers ]

I work in a medical facility. Recently the sister of a good friend of mine came in for an ultrasound appointment. Her and I have never liked each other so when we saw each other it was uncomfortable. I stayed clear of her and her boyfriend ,however, when my friend called me later and asked if I...

Hippa violation [ 1 Answers ]

I am a nurse working at a hospital, my boss has discussed my job related work injury to other staff and at staff meetings without my consent. Is this a violatin of the hippa act?

IS this a Hippa violation? [ 4 Answers ]

In my office we have mental health professionals who have a bachelor's degree or above. My boss is thinking about letting our office manager read our plans, reviews, and notes for "typographical errors and accuracy." I believe that this is a violation of HIPPA as A. she does not have a degree in...

Is this a hippa violation [ 6 Answers ]

My 18 yr old daughter who still lives at home was taken to a doctor by two other family members without our knowledge. My daughter did not have a copy of the insurance card but someone somehow got the info because a claim has been filed for the visit. After the family members that took my daughter...


View more questions Search