I am concerned about a caregiver that I had before. It’s regarding hippa, which I didn’t know exactly what it is about and this caregiver I had, I believe is in complete violation. She is gossiping about her client. She told me everything about her, I really don’t know why? Question is should I report her to the agency? Should I report it to hipaa? I feel like this caregiver is not a real caregiver because she should already know this law. She does not seem fit for her job, like she is just there for the money and not out for anyone's best interests. Like she is pretending to care and she is the type of person to engage in gossip and drama. I want her held accountable for her actions!
Your caregiver may be unaware that she could lose her position for doing this and that she might not be hired by any others, and that this is extremely dangerous to her job.
If you don't have proof, it might be a good time to mind your own business. Getting caught up in others' issues is sometimes not the best thing you can do for yourself.
If this caregiver told you things about another client, I presume that the information is safe with you and will go no further, right?
You clearly aren’t satisfied with her service. Feel free to notify the agency that she isn’t working out and ask for another caregiver to replace her. I hope that you will find a suitable caregiver soon.
Upon reading your reponses below I think this is more about your general dislike for a caregiver you yourself had, and your feelings that the care she gave was faulty. This is reportable to her agency. Once you do report in full your complaints it is up to the agency what action they will take against this caregiver, and is basically out of your hands.
You say you don't want others "hurt" as YOU have been hurt. That is a good motivation. So make your report brief, clear, in writing, and then let this go would be my advice.
Have you found a reliable replacement for her?
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/index.htmlv
I am curious as to why you kept her employed when you felt that her work wasn’t satisfactory. Couldn’t you have kept repeating that you weren’t interested in hearing about other clients? Or left the room when she spoke?
Also, do you have proof that you are able to provide to the agency? Or is it your word against hers and they will investigate? Have you documented her behavior?
What have you learned from this experience? Did you install cameras? Have you given clear instructions on what is required for your needs? Have you expressed what won’t be tolerated?
I understand your frustration about what happened in the past but please don’t allow this experience to take over your life. It looks like you have done all you can do.
I assume that you don’t want others to experience what you have if they are assigned this particular caregiver. You want her to face consequences for her actions. I get it.
After this is settled though, please don’t dwell on it. Move on and don’t allow this to eat you up with anger. You deserve to live in peace. Place your energy towards moving forward and let go of the past.
Take care.