Book Board Chat

Diane, you may find that the nursing home will not be able to give you much information on your friend. She will have had to give express permission that her information can be shared with you. Some places are stricter than others. You'll be able to probably get 'resting comfortably' or the like, but not much more than that. HIPAA regulations. Even when my father was in the hospital, and I called to speak to the nurse or doctor, I had to have a special code, or he had to verbally tell them it was ok to speak to me.