Evan P. asked
We are a dental office in Texas. Our individual shred boxes were mistakenly thrown away by our cleaning crew instead of being emptied into the locked shred container. We have contacted the cleaning company, signed a BAA, and are concerned if this incident constitutes a data breach under HIPAA regulations. What steps should we take to determine if a breach has occurred and if we need to notify patients and the media?
October 25th, 2023
Jennifer W. answered
Under HIPAA, a data 'breach' is generally defined as an impermissible use or disclosure that comprom...
October 25th, 2023
Create an account to view answers and interact with the community!
Is it legal for me to continue providing therapy to a client via Skype while she is in school in South America, if her legal residence is California and I am licensed to practice in California?
October 8th, 2024
Informed consent in North Carolina. I went into the hospital with abdominal pain and was told I needed an AAA repaired. It had not ruptured. I was told I had a 97% chance of a good procedure and that after 7-10 days in the hospital, I could go home. I woke up the next day after the surgery paralyzed from the waist down. Did I receive 'Informed Consent'?
January 12th, 2023
I just appeared in court for a motion for summary judgment on an outstanding credit card debt. The plaintiffs failed to appear, so the judge dismissed the motion. Do I still owe the debt? Can they file another motion at a later time? Or am I in the clear?
January 16th, 2023
I graduated from nursing school in 2010 with a diploma but the school held my certificate of completion because I did not pass ATI tests, which prevented me from taking the NCLEX. After 1.5 years, I passed the NCLEX in 2012. Is this legal, and who can provide legal advice?
October 7th, 2024
Why do Democrats and Republicans fight so hard to get their nominees on the Supreme Court if the Supreme Court's main function is to interpret the Constitution and is supposed to be non-partisan?
December 5th, 2023