Just wondering if anyone knows the latest on this. Can we transfer 2 patients, unrelated in the same ambulance without breeching HIPAA?
I have researched it and cannot find much info.
We are buying a new ambulance and it "Must" be dual cot for double transfers, but I think that they are highly inapropriate.
For example, in an emergency if you are transporting 2 patients that were involved in an accident you shouldn't have a problem. But in a non-emergency if you transport 2 patients as you say in your question, I would ask either the patient or family members if they are ok with it. Remember that a violation of HIPAA is when you discuss a patient's condition, medical history, etc., that is not or will not be involved in the patient's current and/or continuation of care.
Double patient transfer - HIPAA breech?
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For example, in an emergency if you are transporting 2 patients that were involved in an accident you shouldn't have a problem. But in a non-emergency if you transport 2 patients as you say in your question, I would ask either the patient or family members if they are ok with it. Remember that a violation of HIPAA is when you discuss a patient's condition, medical history, etc., that is not or will not be involved in the patient's current and/or continuation of care.