Hi Volunteer Leaders,
I hope you're all doing well!
I’m reaching out with a quick question:
Do any of you currently use by-laws or a volunteer handbook to guide your volunteers?
I understand that hospitals must comply with federal and state regulations when managing volunteers, particularly around:
- HIPAA compliance (patient privacy)
- Liability protections under the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules to ensure volunteers aren’t replacing paid staff in for-profit hospitals
I’d love to hear what you’re currently doing.
Do you use any formal documents or policies? And how do you utilize your volunteer board in this process?
Thanks so much for all you do!
Lisa O'Neil-David
