Hi all, I am seeking some guidance in the area of making corrections to PCRs (what we call MIRs) here in WA State. I am in a debate with my Ops Chief about...
I'd like to hear the discussions in regards to violations of HIPAA in regards to this: An EMT accused of taking a cell-phone photo of a corpse at a crime scene...
HI everyone. My name is Erin and I am actually doing a report on HIPPA rules and regulations. I am stuck with this question and hope you can help..... How will...
Our department is currently in the process of updating information on our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices statement. During research on the internet, I have...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the hipaaems group. File : /HHS Guidance...
Hello, my name is Sean Regan,EMS Captain with the Lynchburg Fire Department and by appointment our department's HIPAA officer. I have two questions that 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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. ...
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