Disasters and Emergencies FAQs

Disaster Preparedness FAQs

• What preparedness resources are available to assist hospitals?
• How can I provide my personal medical information during a disaster?
• What is the purpose of Project BioShield?

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Hurricane FAQs

• What can I do to prevent illness after a hurricane or other natural disaster?
• My family is in shock, feeling grief and anger. How do we handle emotional trauma and upset?

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HIPAA Privacy Rule (Emergency Situations) FAQs 

• Disclosures for Emergency Preparedness Decision Tool.  Review an interactive group of questions and answers that help emergency preparedness and recovery planners determine how the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to disclosures of health information. See http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/decisiontool/.
• Can health care information be shared in a severe disaster?
• Other information about HIPAA Privacy and emergencies
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Last Updated: 04/14/2008