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    jmg1961 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 22, 2012, 08:49 AM
    Is it a HIPAA violation for a hygienist to remove a patients chart from the premises?
    Just wondering what if any penalty there is. To the Dentist and the Hygienist?
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    Mar 22, 2012, 08:58 AM
    There is no HIPAA violation if nobody else (as in unauthorised people) see's the records. Records are stored at other locations on a regular basis. We would need more info as to under what circumstances the records were taken off site, and for what reason.
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    Mar 22, 2012, 04:16 PM
    The penalties for HIPAA violations are fines or maybe lesser disciplinary actions. Removing a patient record from the premises without permission would be a violation.
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    Mar 22, 2012, 04:51 PM
    Where they suppose to take it, are they contract workers who keep their own files ?

    Where they taking them home with permission to do reports at home?

    Just taking them is not a violation, but why and with or without permission makes a difference
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