Greetings to all interested in discussions of HIPAA issues in EMS! Might as well start with an intro. I encourage new members to do the same in this thread. ...
I am looking forward to the intereaction in this new group. I am Cliff Parker, Captain / Safety Officer for Charleston County (SC) EMS. My additional duties...
... (SC) ... Hi, Cliff. Welcome aboard! Looking forward to the dialog with you. Feel free to talk the group up among your colleagues in Charleston (and ...
Jim, Great idea. Look forward to sharing information. I am the Privacy Officer for Manatee EMS in sometimes sunny Florida as well as other hats. Joe Kanzler ...
The media in Florida has used the Freedom of Information Act a few times Fortunately, we are fairly well covered under Florida Statute 401 which restricts...
Here in Tennessee, my department is handling PHI according to HIPAA. All department members have been in-serviced and, so far, the media has respected this....
Thought I'd share this with the group; it's in the Files section. Law enforcement disclosures, as presumably most know, can be tricky. We don't expect field...
Hello everyone. I am (relatively) new to an agency that does not leave field patient care reports at the hospital once care has been handed over. I complained...
... Hi, Will. Welcome to the group! I agree that not leaving the PCR at the hospital could work to the detriment of the patient. Docs in my area probably...
Hello Everyone - I'll start with a long post and then tone in down a little! This group should be a big help to folks and everyone should remember the...
Hello, Dwayne. First I'll start with a hearty "welcome." And then a "thanks" for such a thorough response, including the actual Privacy Rule citations. I...
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,...
We have a contract with the local Training Center and a High School Program, All students must complete a HIPAA training course and sign a verification We also...
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...
... place? ... In the back of my mind when I started this thread was a particular case from 2005. First, some background for those unfamiliar with the case....
... Will, If your agency has executed a valid "business associates" contract with the hospital in question, it is legal and advisable to leave a PCR with them,...
Will, I can only speak of WA State law, but it is required in our state to leave a copy of the PCR at the receiving facility. Our protocols allow us to fax...
... Hmm, this brings up another issue. The clear consensus among attorneys who have addressed the issue with us, as well as folks (attorneys and others) in...
To answer Jim's question at the end of his excellent post, I do believe there is a downside to executing a BA agreement when none is otherwise required. The...
Many of you may have seen this from JEMS.com: http://www.jems.com/news_and_articles/articles/Anatomy_of_Florida_Photo_\ Controversy.html I am interested in...
My ride along program here in OC Ca doesn't allow under age kids. I'm in the local Community Collage program and we have two company's we ride with. I only had...
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