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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
Recognize, prevent growing ransomware as a service and drive-by downloading threats with these tips
EMS1 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
From drone delivery of AEDs, to Siri and the now HIPAA-compliant Alexa, cutting-edge technology is promising seamless communication for EMS
Lawyer requests for medical records are not limited by HIPAA cost-based fees
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
They used their cellphones to photograph or videotape themselves with 41 people who were intubated, sedated or otherwise unconscious
UMass reported that a workstation was infected with a malware program, which compromised the health information of 1,670 individuals
The 21-year-old man had his leg amputated after a serious motorcycle crash earlier this year
Our co-hosts review the recent charges brought against two paramedics for taking unauthorized photos and the 1000 percent price jump in Narcan
Our co-hosts discuss the two medics who took unauthorized selfies with over 40 unconscious patients
EMS workers took unauthorized photos of elderly and unconscious patients in the ambulance
EMS organizations must have a HIPAA policy to direct when and who can provide information about a patient
Without violating patient confidentiality, what are some of those crazy cases you’ll never forget? Add your stories to the comments