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HIPPA violation? How to report it!

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Cherrync

Junior Member
What is the name of your state?I'm in North Carolina, and I work for a county EMS. Not only do we handle 911 calls, but we also do transports. We have many patients that we transport 2 or 3 times a week. One of my co workers has a little notebook with our regular pts' info in it. I'm talking S.S #s, Birthdates, Ins. info, Allergies, and Medical history. All the info she needs to fill out our paperwork. This notebook goes home with her, and I'm sure she leaves it thrown on the back seat of her car. Maybe thrown anywhere it lands. Is this a HIPPA violation? It has been reported to my supervisor, but nothing has been done. I am looking out for my pts' wellbeing. They trust us to keep thier info confidential. If it is, who do I report this to?
 


racer72

Senior Member
Unless the person is releasing the info to someone that does not have the need to know, it is not a HIPPA violation. Based on your post, it is not a violation. Drop it.
 

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