ASPR Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) Resource Spotlight: Crisis Standards of Care Considerations, Legal/Regulatory Tip Sheet

Health care providers often face legal challenges during and after public health emergencies (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic, regional disease outbreaks) and other crisis conditions (e.g., natural disasters, medical supply shortages). These emergencies raise palpable fears among health care providers of legal liabilities, license infractions, personal injuries, loss of career or reputation, and associated delays in providing medical services. ASPR TRACIE identified the legal and regulatory issues included in this tip sheet as particularly challenging for health care providers and facilities and noted some considerations for action.