It seems it has gotten worse trying to get information on cases I'm investigating where the victim was taken to the hospital. I've had a shooting and stabbing this week where the victims injuries were life threatening. The best equipped trauma hospital is 30 miles away.
They either tell me we don't have that person or I get transferred between 5 people just to determine their status if they give it at all. Do y'all have the same issues? Is there any links where I can brush up on the LEO side of Hipaa requirements? These aren't suspects..they are victims. I mean if the victim would have showed up with the injuries then they have no problem calling for a LEO to respond. I just don't understand what the difference is.
They either tell me we don't have that person or I get transferred between 5 people just to determine their status if they give it at all. Do y'all have the same issues? Is there any links where I can brush up on the LEO side of Hipaa requirements? These aren't suspects..they are victims. I mean if the victim would have showed up with the injuries then they have no problem calling for a LEO to respond. I just don't understand what the difference is.