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“Patient Gossip” When Do Social Media Posts Violate HIPAA

The Gypsy Nurse

Adhering to HIPAA guidelines and rules is of the utmost importance to a healthcare professional. Social media platforms are great ways to interact with other travel nurses and make friends with nurses on the other side of the world. But at what point does “venting” or sharing become HIPAA violations?

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When Do Social Media Posts Go Too Far and Violate HIPAA?

Travel Nursing Central

Social media platforms are great ways to interact with other travel nurses and make friends with nurses on the other side of the world. Social media has become a place to “vent” or share experiences for many travel nurses. But, at what point does “venting” or sharing become HIPAA violations?

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6 Qualities to Find the Best Travel Nurse Recruiter

MAS Medical Staffing

You’ll succeed as a travel nurse if you have a positive relationship with your travel nurse recruiter. Recruiters work for travel nursing agencies and match travel nurses with contracted positions at healthcare facilities across the country. However, their work doesn’t stop there.

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Legal Concepts Nurses Should Know

Premier Medical Staffing

Confidentiality and HIPAA Patient confidentiality is one of the most referenced legal concepts nurses should know. As outlined in the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses , all nurses are responsible for safeguarding this data and maintaining patient confidentiality.

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How to Grow Your Nursing Network

MAS Medical Staffing

Professional networking is a crucial and socially fulfilling part of advancing in any career field, especially nursing. From discussing the latest blood pressure technology with your new nurse team to welcoming a traveling nurse to your floor, networking in nursing presents numerous golden opportunities to make key connections.

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How to Maintain Professional Boundaries in Nursing

Premier Medical Staffing

In addition, inappropriate nurse-patient interactions can cause potential lasting trauma to the patient. When a vulnerable patient is subjected to unlawful actions by nurses including: inappropriate touch, battery, or HIPAA violations, it can cause or exacerbate medical trauma.

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How to Maintain Professional Boundaries in Nursing

Premier Medical Staffing

In addition, inappropriate nurse-patient interactions can cause potential lasting trauma to the patient. When a vulnerable patient is subjected to unlawful actions by nurses including: inappropriate touch, battery, or HIPAA violations, it can cause or exacerbate medical trauma.

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