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    Jun 14, 2012, 05:43 PM
    Work in a place where people live
    I work in a place where people live... I've become close friends with a person that lives here.. my boss is telling me that I'm violating hipaa by tell them about my personal life OFF the clock... I can't really find anything about it online.. some help would be appreciated
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    Jun 14, 2012, 06:15 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jen1022 View Post
    I work in a place where people live... I've become close friends with a person that lives here.. my boss is telling me that I'm violating hipaa by tell them about my personal life OFF the clock...I can't really find anything about it online.. some help would be appreciated

    You can discuss YOUR life with anyone without violating HIPAA.

    If the workplace rule is not to socialize you are breaking company policy.
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    Jun 14, 2012, 09:27 PM
    Thank you. All my boss said was I was violating hipaa. I work in a nursing home does that make a difference?
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    Jun 14, 2012, 09:30 PM
    I've gotten permission to be there friend and can hang out with him when ever I'm off the clock.. then was told that today... so that's whyvim confused lol
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    Jun 14, 2012, 09:33 PM
    I've even gotten permission from our corporate office!
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    Jun 14, 2012, 11:54 PM
    What you do off the clock on your time is your Business unless you are being sexually involved with the clients or staff! Other then that your fine!
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    Jun 15, 2012, 03:37 AM
    HIPAA covers the revelation of medical treatment and diagnosis info about a patient without permission. So I don't see where HIPAA is involved. As noted, however corporate policy may be at issue, even if it is on your own time.

    Do you have the permission in writing?
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    Jun 15, 2012, 10:57 AM
    No just verbal from the administration and corporate

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