/hipaa HIPAA en-US Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:07:00 GMT /ems-products/telehealth/articles/transforming-ems-6-considerations-for-implementing-an-ems-telehealth-program-8HHa6zXovYb2bYjL/ Engaging payers, the medical director, administrators and field providers was key to MedStar's successful telehealth implementation Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:07:00 GMT /ems-products/telehealth/articles/transforming-ems-6-considerations-for-implementing-an-ems-telehealth-program-8HHa6zXovYb2bYjL/ /ems-products/body-cameras/articles/promoting-transparency-and-accountability-with-bwcs-9id5hMZ44SK9VYnO/ Establishing clear policies, protocols and building trust: PCHD EMS shares their body-worn cameras implementation journey Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:47:43 GMT /ems-products/body-cameras/articles/promoting-transparency-and-accountability-with-bwcs-9id5hMZ44SK9VYnO/ /legal/the-evolving-regulatory-and-compliance-landscape-of-ems Learn more about the OIG Compliance Program guidance and the uptick in HIPAA-related enforcement activity and lawsuits Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:12:38 GMT /legal/the-evolving-regulatory-and-compliance-landscape-of-ems /ems-products/telehealth/articles/transforming-ems-6-considerations-for-implementing-an-ems-telehealth-program-8HHa6zXovYb2bYjL/ Engaging payers, the medical director, administrators and field providers was key to MedStar's successful telehealth implementation Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:07:00 GMT /ems-products/telehealth/articles/transforming-ems-6-considerations-for-implementing-an-ems-telehealth-program-8HHa6zXovYb2bYjL/ /ems-products/body-cameras/articles/promoting-transparency-and-accountability-with-bwcs-9id5hMZ44SK9VYnO/ Establishing clear policies, protocols and building trust: PCHD EMS shares their body-worn cameras implementation journey Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:47:43 GMT /ems-products/body-cameras/articles/promoting-transparency-and-accountability-with-bwcs-9id5hMZ44SK9VYnO/ /legal/the-evolving-regulatory-and-compliance-landscape-of-ems Learn more about the OIG Compliance Program guidance and the uptick in HIPAA-related enforcement activity and lawsuits Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:12:38 GMT /legal/the-evolving-regulatory-and-compliance-landscape-of-ems /patient-data-security/articles/nj-volunteer-ems-agency-says-patient-data-was-breached-iBPI6HuSRhwd6iAW/ Lincoln Park First Aid Squad alleges that the state health department’s office of EMS gave the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Reporting System access to medical records Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:31:45 GMT /patient-data-security/articles/nj-volunteer-ems-agency-says-patient-data-was-breached-iBPI6HuSRhwd6iAW/ /hipaa/articles/nemsis-page-wolfberg-wirth-share-hipaa-resource-rY3L6ltTW1JVBBNg/ A new online resource is helping hospitals and healthcare providers better understand privacy rule Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:38:32 GMT /hipaa/articles/nemsis-page-wolfberg-wirth-share-hipaa-resource-rY3L6ltTW1JVBBNg/ /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/nemsis-pww-release-new-hipaa-resource-for-ems-agencies-xrQtI6t343R9vzIV/ The HIPAA workplace poster can be posted at EMS stations to remind providers of key do's and don'ts Wed, 26 May 2021 20:10:05 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/nemsis-pww-release-new-hipaa-resource-for-ems-agencies-xrQtI6t343R9vzIV/ /celebrities/articles/high-profile-considerations-for-high-profile-patients-PZYecCb8mGdrI2SR/ You don’t have to roll out a red carpet, but there are a few extra considerations for caring for celebrities, politicians and other high-profile individuals in the public spotlight Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:46:50 GMT /celebrities/articles/high-profile-considerations-for-high-profile-patients-PZYecCb8mGdrI2SR/ /crime/articles/pa-emt-charged-with-illegally-recording-interactions-with-patients-v9r0Vsui3SGjWGLI/ Police received a complaint that Nathan G. Appel, 24, was filming and recording audio of patients without their knowledge while treating them Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:57:59 GMT /crime/articles/pa-emt-charged-with-illegally-recording-interactions-with-patients-v9r0Vsui3SGjWGLI/ /cybersecurity/articles/fbi-dhs-hhs-warn-of-credible-and-imminent-cyber-threat-to-healthcare-5OsYf0CU1y7qRHZ6/ Recognize, prevent growing ransomware as a service and drive-by downloading threats with these tips Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:59:11 GMT /cybersecurity/articles/fbi-dhs-hhs-warn-of-credible-and-imminent-cyber-threat-to-healthcare-5OsYf0CU1y7qRHZ6/ /ems-trend-report/articles/qa-how-can-ems-agencies-leverage-technology-for-growth-and-evolution-PPZOeE7tBnLX1E1M/ SA���ʴ�ý talks with Pulsara's Kris Kaull about the importance of communication, how to improve it with the right technology, and how the role of EMS in the overall healthcare landscape is changing Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:13:17 GMT /ems-trend-report/articles/qa-how-can-ems-agencies-leverage-technology-for-growth-and-evolution-PPZOeE7tBnLX1E1M/ /cybersecurity/articles/miss-ambulance-service-reports-ransomware-data-breach-sloioSsCzjrLFJy0/ AAA Ambulance Service reported that some individuals' personal information was accessed during the breach, including names, social security numbers and medical information Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:05:09 GMT /cybersecurity/articles/miss-ambulance-service-reports-ransomware-data-breach-sloioSsCzjrLFJy0/ /ems-products/field-data-software/articles/imaginary-barriers-how-hipaa-promotes-bidirectional-data-exchange-iFB4QRaEizk8WFW5/ NEMSIS-TAC and PWW produce definitive guidance on HIPAA – essential to aid the progression of MIH Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:35:09 GMT /ems-products/field-data-software/articles/imaginary-barriers-how-hipaa-promotes-bidirectional-data-exchange-iFB4QRaEizk8WFW5/ /ems-products/body-cameras/articles/how-the-first-us-ems-agency-adopted-implemented-body-cameras-CJJjB9Fw1kYJm8wF/ Wren Nealy Jr., Cypress Creek EMS chief operating officer, relates how BWCs have contributed to personnel safety, QA/QI Tue, 26 May 2020 21:45:52 GMT /ems-products/body-cameras/articles/how-the-first-us-ems-agency-adopted-implemented-body-cameras-CJJjB9Fw1kYJm8wF/ /public-health/articles/contact-tracer-faqs-how-to-get-involved-FyzSKSJ54juadIef/ EMTs, paramedics and firefighters are uniquely qualified to aid public health contact tracing efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 Wed, 13 May 2020 23:08:31 GMT /public-health/articles/contact-tracer-faqs-how-to-get-involved-FyzSKSJ54juadIef/ /future-of-ems/articles/what-changes-in-ems-will-persist-after-the-national-emergency-is-over-IdPry6MCr0phO9Tt/ Funding a system of readiness through telehealth, treatment and alternative destination reimbursement for EMS Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:40:19 GMT /future-of-ems/articles/what-changes-in-ems-will-persist-after-the-national-emergency-is-over-IdPry6MCr0phO9Tt/ /ems-products/computer-aided-dispatch-cad/articles/quick-take-4-steps-to-working-from-home-success-for-ambulance-service-support-staff-zbsSd8q5mznE7VG4/ Working from home is the new normal for support staff: Lifestyle, office setup and HIPAA are key factors for being productive and compliant in the home space Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:27:27 GMT /ems-products/computer-aided-dispatch-cad/articles/quick-take-4-steps-to-working-from-home-success-for-ambulance-service-support-staff-zbsSd8q5mznE7VG4/ /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/finally-feds-tell-hospitals-they-may-share-information-about-covid-19-patients-with-first-responders-pqVFgUqAd5hWqUeT/ HIPAA-covered entities may share protected health information when first responders may be at risk of infection Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:15:55 GMT /coronavirus-covid-19/articles/finally-feds-tell-hospitals-they-may-share-information-about-covid-19-patients-with-first-responders-pqVFgUqAd5hWqUeT/ /ems-products/infection-control/articles/pittsburgh-first-responders-wont-be-notified-of-covid-19-exposure-jFCfrMB89VDppYcd/ Officials said federal privacy laws mean first responders can't be told if they came in contact with a patient who tested positive for the virus Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:56:22 GMT /ems-products/infection-control/articles/pittsburgh-first-responders-wont-be-notified-of-covid-19-exposure-jFCfrMB89VDppYcd/ /rescue/articles/st-louis-fds-appearance-on-live-rescue-show-suspended-pending-federal-review-Yi1tWoeask1Vzz9j/ Federal officials will review whether the show breaches patient privacy rules Sun, 01 Mar 2020 14:29:20 GMT /rescue/articles/st-louis-fds-appearance-on-live-rescue-show-suspended-pending-federal-review-Yi1tWoeask1Vzz9j/ /hipaa/articles/6-questions-to-evaluate-your-hipaa-risks-CGcwfVHiim5HzIco/ The Office for Civil Rights has ambulance services on its radar Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:05:38 GMT /hipaa/articles/6-questions-to-evaluate-your-hipaa-risks-CGcwfVHiim5HzIco/ /hipaa/articles/live-rescue-tv-show-raises-privacy-concerns-ezfjEercuaETKv7F/ The St. Louis Fire Department says the partnership with the show has been successful, but some believe it may breach patient privacy Sun, 02 Feb 2020 18:26:15 GMT /hipaa/articles/live-rescue-tv-show-raises-privacy-concerns-ezfjEercuaETKv7F/ /hipaa/articles/hipaa-is-another-ems-elephant-that-contributes-to-ems-leaders-insomnia-KI5VT2zxhe5fCshE/ The first-ever HIPAA settlement in EMS cost a service $65,000. What can be done to make sure your agency isn’t next? Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:30:58 GMT /hipaa/articles/hipaa-is-another-ems-elephant-that-contributes-to-ems-leaders-insomnia-KI5VT2zxhe5fCshE/ /lawsuit/articles/former-ems-director-alleges-defamation-hipaa-violations-security-camera-snooping-in-lawsuit-MYXukDRDAtxbiTVJ/ The EMT said he was forced to resign after “civil rights violations, harassment and retaliation” by a supervisor Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:22:41 GMT /lawsuit/articles/former-ems-director-alleges-defamation-hipaa-violations-security-camera-snooping-in-lawsuit-MYXukDRDAtxbiTVJ/ /news/articles/medics-complaint-prompts-proposed-change-to-fla-county-harassment-policy-HgBALqNhMilnykX0/ A county commissioner wants complainants to be able to appeal decisions after an EMS employee’s harassment claim was dismissed Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:50:58 GMT /news/articles/medics-complaint-prompts-proposed-change-to-fla-county-harassment-policy-HgBALqNhMilnykX0/ /legal/articles/ga-ambulance-company-pays-65k-hipaa-settlement-5DpeBf3XfYzTyIVx/ The settlement stems from a 2012 incident of an unencrypted laptop falling from the back of an ambulance Mon, 30 Dec 2019 22:35:36 GMT /legal/articles/ga-ambulance-company-pays-65k-hipaa-settlement-5DpeBf3XfYzTyIVx/ /patient-safety/articles/infection-control-4-tips-to-embrace-a-clean-squad-culture-BhNAuFVocedlAZVK/ Protect your crew, your patients and yourself by limiting your infectious disease exposure risk with PPE and best practices Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:13:30 GMT /patient-safety/articles/infection-control-4-tips-to-embrace-a-clean-squad-culture-BhNAuFVocedlAZVK/ /paramedic-chief/articles/charging-for-medical-records-patients-vs-lawyers-FRf8SrfPHU8E8P9E/ Lawyer requests for medical records are not limited by HIPAA cost-based fees Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:58:53 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/charging-for-medical-records-patients-vs-lawyers-FRf8SrfPHU8E8P9E/ /hipaa/articles/hipaa-is-another-ems-elephant-that-contributes-to-ems-leaders-insomnia-KI5VT2zxhe5fCshE/ The first-ever HIPAA settlement in EMS cost a service $65,000. What can be done to make sure your agency isn’t next? Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:30:58 GMT /hipaa/articles/hipaa-is-another-ems-elephant-that-contributes-to-ems-leaders-insomnia-KI5VT2zxhe5fCshE/ /ems-oddities/articles/what-are-some-unbelievable-er-stories-8xRhAVtvBZrugczF/ Without violating patient confidentiality, what are some of those crazy cases you'll never forget? Add your stories to the comments Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:22:51 GMT /ems-oddities/articles/what-are-some-unbelievable-er-stories-8xRhAVtvBZrugczF/ /hipaa/articles/fla-paramedic-sentenced-for-role-in-selfie-war-R6UTEzwjAMz7SXnd/ Kayla Dubois was ordered to serve one year of probation for each count and agreed to testify when paramedic Christopher Wimmer is sentenced for his participation Tue, 15 Aug 2017 13:22:24 GMT /hipaa/articles/fla-paramedic-sentenced-for-role-in-selfie-war-R6UTEzwjAMz7SXnd/ /crime/articles/pa-emt-charged-with-illegally-recording-interactions-with-patients-v9r0Vsui3SGjWGLI/ Police received a complaint that Nathan G. Appel, 24, was filming and recording audio of patients without their knowledge while treating them Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:57:59 GMT /crime/articles/pa-emt-charged-with-illegally-recording-interactions-with-patients-v9r0Vsui3SGjWGLI/