Violating HIPA Procedures

[Anonymous]

If you knew an employee at a hospital was violating HIPA procedures, what would you do? What actions would the hospital take? This person needs to be stopped.

[Anonymous]

I can't say for sure what I'd do (I'd like to hope I'd report them). But I am pretty sure they'll be fired. It's a serious violation.

[Anonymous]

OP, can you be more specific about the HIPAA violations? You should probably talk to someone who can confirm that the actions are actually violations before taking further action.

[Anonymous]

What sort of violation? Can you give examples?

[Anonymous]

I work in healthcare, and HIPAA regulations get violated ALL the time.

Is there any way that you can anonymously report this person? Is there proof?

I'd say unless a patient complains and goes public, not much will be done.

There aren't really any "HIPAA police" as far as I know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I work in healthcare, and HIPAA regulations get violated ALL the time.

Is there any way that you can anonymously report this person? Is there proof?

I'd say unless a patient complains and goes public, not much will be done.

There aren't really any "HIPAA police" as far as I know.

the compliance officer is the HIPAA police. you also might contact their quality department or their risk management department.

[Anonymous]

But, doesn't the compliance officer work for the hospital? And, I thought the compliance officer was more making sure that all the charts had HIPAA signatures, HIPAA info was posted prominently, etc.

Risk management might be a good option.

[Anonymous]

I'm really curious about what OP thinks the HIPAA violations are -- I find that many people are wrong about the requirements and limitations.