This guide is designed to answer frequently asked questions regarding the release of information about patients following an incident. This guide does NOT replace the advice of your facility Privacy Officer and/or legal counsel who should be involved in planning for information release prior to an event, developing policy before a disaster that guides staff actions during a disaster, and during an emergency when contemplating disclosures.
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