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Privacy Problem Causes Real-Life Drama July 21, 2009 9:14 AM by Cheryl McEvoy: There's been quite a buzz at ADVANCE headquarters about the television phenomena "Nurse Jackie" and "HawthoRNe." Staffers wonder: is it realistic , do nurses approve of the portrayal and--at least around the HIM desk--how many HIPAA violations can they Read More...
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HIPAA be damned? July 14, 2009 8:05 AM by Lynn Jusinski: [Editor's note: This is a guest blog by ADVANCE for Nurses editor Lyn A.E. McCafferty, who contributes to the "ADVANCE Perspective: Nurses " blog featured on the ADVANCE for Nurses Web site.] If you think the fictional Nurse Jackie and HawthoRNe are bad Read More...
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Privacy Violation in NY February 6, 2009 9:20 AM by Cheryl McEvoy: A few months ago, reports of hospital employees snooping through celebrities medical records brought patient privacy issues to the foreground. But it's not just the rich and famous at risk. A medical records employee at the Catskill Regional Medical Center Read More...
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A Twist on Patient Privacy December 4, 2008 9:26 AM by Cheryl McEvoy: Still recovering from Thanksgiving (and 2 nights of reenacting the feast, thanks to Tupperware and a microwave), I spent last Sunday morning lounging on the couch and watching the news. I usually zone out during the sports segment, but a story about Giants Read More...
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