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The OP referred to a "young kid who works at local nursing home". I didn't take this to be a nurse or other medical practitioner, but more like an orderly, maintenance person or the like.

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I really can't see a HIPPA violation here, or any illegal action. If a person dies its public record. So even if she mentioned the name I just don't see how it could be a HIPPA violation.

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