Notice of Privacy Practices

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Patient Privacy

Protecting Your Health Information

Escambia County Emergency Medical Services is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal health information.

Protected Health Information

Understanding the information protected by patient privacy requirements.

Escambia County Emergency Medical Services is required by law to maintain the privacy of health information that could reasonably be used to identify you.

This information is known as protected health information, or PHI.

Our Privacy Responsibilities

Legal and professional responsibilities related to your health information.

Maintain Your Privacy

We maintain the privacy of protected health information that could reasonably be used to identify you.

Provide a Detailed Notice

We provide a Notice of Privacy Practices explaining our legal duties and privacy practices concerning your protected health information.

Follow Confidentiality Policies

EMS personnel follow strict confidentiality policies when handling healthcare information about our patients.

Notice of Privacy Practices

Review the complete notice for detailed information about your privacy rights and EMS privacy practices.

View the Notice of Privacy Practices Open the complete Notice of Privacy Practices PDF.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions or concerns about the Notice of Privacy Practices, contact Escambia County Emergency Medical Services.

EMS Office 850-471-6400

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The mission of Escambia County government is to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet common needs and promote a safe and healthy community.

Under Florida law, IP addresses and both the content of emails and email addresses are public records. If you do not want your IP address, the content of your email, or your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in person.