FERPA vs. HIPAA. PHLP is proud to announce a new section on its website comparing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The section describes both laws and contains an easily downloaded graphic comparing them. This resource is a handy reference for healthcare providers, school personnel, and others interacting with FERPA and HIPAA.
Administrative Preparedness Legal Guidebook. The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has published a guide to help public health professionals advance their department’s administrative preparedness abilities. This guide works to promote collaborative efforts among various sectors of public health preparedness, including legal, human resources, procurement, and other staff.
NACCHO Advocacy Training Video. The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has created a YouTube video to help train public health professionals to communicate efficiently and effectively with law and policy makers.
Fact Sheet for Naloxone Access and Overdose Good Samaritan Law in Ohio.[PDF – 187KB] This fact sheet, provided by the Network for Public Health Law, describes Ohio’s opioid emergency-related laws and analyzes the state’s laws regarding access to naloxone, an overdose reversal drug.
Liability of Health Educators Certified to Train Community Members on the Use of Naloxone in Michigan. This article, provided by the Network for Public Health Law, details the legal liability that may fall on health educators. Health educators train individuals to use naloxone kits to reduce drug overdose deaths in their communities.
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