What constitutes a violation of HIPA?
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What constitutes a violation of HIPA?
My wife had an allergic reaction to a supplement yesterday while at work and went to the security office for help. Security phoned 911 and she was transported to the hospital. She learned though that security writes an incident report for these emergencies and distributes the report to a few individuals head of security, company nurses, company fire/risk management. The report lists my wife’s name and includes a brief time line summary time she came to security, time 911 was called, time ambulance arrived, etc. With her name being on the report, is that a violation of HIPPA? I’m thinking it’s not but I’m not sure.
Asked on October 2, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country a HIPPA violation arises when a person's treating physician or those associated with the treating physician provide non medical third parties with medical information concerning the patient's condition without the express consent of the patient.
From what you have written you do not have a HIPPA violation concerning your wife's medical condition.
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