Law Enforcement in Healthcare Settings: Ensuring Patient Safety and Rights
Tue Jan 13 2026
This conversation explores how the presence and actions of law enforcement officers (LEOs) in clinical settings can impact the safety, security, and quality of care provided to patients brought into the healthcare setting by LEOs, including victims of crime, suspects, and incarcerated individuals.
During this episode, you will:
Hear how the presence of LEOs within care areas may detract from care providedLearn that HIPAA continues to be in force in the absence of a warrant or the patient’s permission Understand the importance of strong policy and procedure to protect both patients and staff surrounding issues of consentRealize the importance of remembering that those in custody of LEOs remain patients who require the same level of care as any other patient Link to Transcript
Coverys companies are a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance for medical practitioners and health systems. Coverys provides a full range of healthcare liability insurance options, advanced risk analytics, and best-in-class risk mitigation and education resources to help clients anticipate, identify, and manage risk to reduce errors and improve outcomes.
Med-IQ, a Coverys company, is a leading provider of clinical and risk management education, consulting services, and quality improvement solutions, empowering individuals at every level of the healthcare delivery system with the knowledge they need to continuously improve provider performance and patient outcomes.
The information provided through this activity is for educational purposes only. It is not intended and should not be construed as legal or medical advice. Opinions of the panelists are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Coverys or Med-IQ.
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This conversation explores how the presence and actions of law enforcement officers (LEOs) in clinical settings can impact the safety, security, and quality of care provided to patients brought into the healthcare setting by LEOs, including victims of crime, suspects, and incarcerated individuals. During this episode, you will: Hear how the presence of LEOs within care areas may detract from care providedLearn that HIPAA continues to be in force in the absence of a warrant or the patient’s permission Understand the importance of strong policy and procedure to protect both patients and staff surrounding issues of consentRealize the importance of remembering that those in custody of LEOs remain patients who require the same level of care as any other patient Link to Transcript Coverys companies are a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance for medical practitioners and health systems. Coverys provides a full range of healthcare liability insurance options, advanced risk analytics, and best-in-class risk mitigation and education resources to help clients anticipate, identify, and manage risk to reduce errors and improve outcomes. Med-IQ, a Coverys company, is a leading provider of clinical and risk management education, consulting services, and quality improvement solutions, empowering individuals at every level of the healthcare delivery system with the knowledge they need to continuously improve provider performance and patient outcomes. The information provided through this activity is for educational purposes only. It is not intended and should not be construed as legal or medical advice. Opinions of the panelists are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Coverys or Med-IQ.