I would read the POA because in some instances (we have one now), the resident has made the decision that he/she in conjunction with the poa have the right to make decisions. You may need a statement from both to do so.
Brenda W. Chance, RN, RAC-C MDS Coordinator CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 10:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FORM/HIPPA We have a family here who have not been close for quite a few years. Daughter, who lives locally, has POA. Her mother has dx of dementia but is not yet incompetent. Suddenly, long lost brother, from out of state is requesting information about his mother. Can resident give permission? Just a note to the file? Is there a form that is in general use that resident (with dementia) could sign that is HIPPA compliant? Thanks /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
