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LEGAL GUIDANCE DURING REEMERGENCE​​

Legal Disclaimer:

Nothing in this Playbook should be considered as a legal analysis. Because legislation and regulation involving healthcare is complex and dynamic, it is highly recommended that third party legal resources are consulted beyond these resources.

• Do what’s right for the patient . . . Always
• Lean on shared decision making

• Create a multi-disciplinary task force to lead and coordinate the process
• Meet and monitor regularly – this is a very dynamic situation

• When available, follow the professional societies’ guidance
• American College of Cardiology, Society for Thoracic Surgery, etc.

• Consider mandatory orders and how they apply​
• Federal, state, local

• Document decision making, why & how you got there​​

HIPAA Compliance During the PHE - NEW!

The graphic below provides information to common scenarios related to the disclosure of protected health information (PHI) and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the release of medical information. This ​OCR has provided guidance during the pandemic and will not impose penalties for noncompliance with HIPAA under good faith efforts.   Click here to download​

Continued HIPAA Compliance - NEW!