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    Sep 21, 2012, 01:33 PM
    Is posting a memorial picture of a deceased patient a HIPAA violation?
    Is posting a picture of a deceased patient whom you were close with a HIPAA violation?
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    Sep 21, 2012, 01:34 PM
    Unless you are going to state their medical history, no.
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    Sep 21, 2012, 01:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    Unless you are going to state their medical history, no.
    No I simply made an "in memory of" posting
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    Sep 21, 2012, 10:21 PM
    Most nursing homes do it all the time,
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    Sep 21, 2012, 10:30 PM
    I will need moe information to give you an answer.

    I'll give you an example. I, as a nurse, cannot "post" a picture of a baby saying congratulations or welcome to the world, etc. That is a HIPAA violation.

    So, who are you to this patient? What was your relationship with them?
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