Data Sharing Laws and Post-Overdose Response Programs

Описание: EMS providers play a crucial role in connecting patients to recovery and treatment supports following an overdose incident. Misunderstanding of complex state and federal confidentiality and consent laws often creates a barrier to implementing such post-overdose response programs. In this video, the CBHJ explains how current information sharing laws apply in these situations and allow EMS providers to make referrals to behavioral health providers or harm reduction agencies following an overdose incident. This is not legal advice and should be used for informational purposes only.