From JEMS
EMS providers are patient advocates and voices for the sick, injured, and sometimes, even the deceased. During such events as the unfortunate mass shooting at the movie theater in Aurora, Colo., providers are often tasked with ensuring family members and relief agencies know about the status of the victims. Thankfully, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) makes the sharing of critical patient information a little easier during a mass casualty incident (MCI).
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