Im a therapist who just got fired for reviewing current and discharged patient charts to learn how
other therapists manage their caseloads and address patient goals. All the charts are in the same drawer as my everday paperwork and I randomely pulled charts to skim . I didnt go by name or specific patient identifying medical info, just looked at therapist notes for treatment ideas. I was told this is a HIPAA violation and fired. I had no idea this was wrong to do as Ive done this job for 15yrs and we are constantly in/out of charts for things. So--is this a HIPAA violation??? AND--will I be able to get UI benefits???
0 answers | asked Feb 9, 2011 8:39 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
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