We conduct an "orientation" for all riders - it's a class offered 1-2 times per
month and is required before riding is allowed - addresses safety, bloodborne
pathogens, and HIPAA as well as a dress code. The class is good for one year at
which point they are required to retake if they wish to ride again.
Dwayne
Guilord County

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From: hipaaems@yahoogroups.com on behalf of emtpkelly
Sent: Wed 4/2/2008 2:23 PM
To: hipaaems@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [HIPAA & EMS] Ride-alongs



I am interested in hearing how others handle ride-alongs who are not
members of the agency: EMT or paramedic students, prospective members,
citizen observers, even members of the news media. Do you allow them?
If so, who do you allow and what HIPAA provisions do you have in place?

Thanks,
Jim