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I work at a lab site where we do civilian employment drug screens. Some of those are quick result tests. Those individuals have to present an ID for verification. Sometimes those IDs are military. My question, if a person presents a military ID, and they are active in the military (Reserve, Guard, etc.) and they fail the quick test, am I obligated to inform their COC? Can I inform their COC without violating HIPPA?
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That would be a direct HIPAA violation - so if you enjoy your job and possibly your freedom, I would strongly discourage notifying anyone but the ordering party
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Big time HIPPA violation!! You are NOT authorized to release medical information regarding a patient to anyone except the original requester (in this case, the potential employer).
I can appreciate your dilemma. The possible Federal penalties for violating HIPPA and the Privacy Act provisions just aren't worth the minimal gain. Hopefully, this individual is already on the CC's radar. My guess is the issue will self correct before much longer anyway.
I can appreciate your dilemma. The possible Federal penalties for violating HIPPA and the Privacy Act provisions just aren't worth the minimal gain. Hopefully, this individual is already on the CC's radar. My guess is the issue will self correct before much longer anyway.
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HUGE violation of HIPPA. There is no provision for sharing information with parties that MAY have a vested interest in your personal medical information. At best, you're out a job. At worst, fines and jail time.
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