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Liability: Volunteer, Nonprofit, or Governmental Entity
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
A volunteer, nonprofit organization, or governmental entity, acting within the scope of their duties and appropriately licensed, certified, or authorized, will not be held legally responsible for acting or failing to act. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm. This section does not apply to a volunteer operating a vehicle which requires a license or the maintenance of insurance.,
7 GCA 16103
Liability: Volunteer, Nonprofit, or Governmental Entity
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
A volunteer, nonprofit organization, or governmental entity, acting within the scope of their duties and appropriately licensed, certified, or authorized, will not be held legally responsible for acting or failing to act. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm. This section does not apply to a volunteer operating a vehicle which requires a license or the maintenance of insurance.,
7 GCA 16103 Click to Learn More
Liability: Emergency Medical Examiner or Coroner
Other Medical Professional, Physician,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, an emergency appointed medical examiner or coroner who provides aid will not be held legally responsible for the medical care given. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness.,
10 GCA 19608 (c)(3)
Liability: Emergency Medical Examiner or Coroner
Other Medical Professional, Physician,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, an emergency appointed medical examiner or coroner who provides aid will not be held legally responsible for the medical care given. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness.,
10 GCA 19608 (c)(3) Click to Learn More
Liability: Use of Real Estate
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
When an public health emergency declaration is in effect, a person owning or controlling real estate who, voluntarily and without compensation, allows it to be used to shelter people, will not be held legally responsible for death or injury to another person. This section does not apply if the person in part or in whole caused the public health emergency.,
10 GCA 19804(b)(1)
Liability: Use of Real Estate
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
When an public health emergency declaration is in effect, a person owning or controlling real estate who, voluntarily and without compensation, allows it to be used to shelter people, will not be held legally responsible for death or injury to another person. This section does not apply if the person in part or in whole caused the public health emergency.,
10 GCA 19804(b)(1) Click to Learn More
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Civil Defense Organizations Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
A member of the Civil Defense Organization, who provides their assistance in another jurisdiction, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were in their home jurisdiction.,
10 GCA 65109
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Civil Defense Organizations Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
A member of the Civil Defense Organization, who provides their assistance in another jurisdiction, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were in their home jurisdiction.,
10 GCA 65109 Click to Learn More
Liability: Health Care Provider Licensed Outside of Guam
Other Medical Professional, Nurse, Physician, Dentist, Pharmacist, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, a health care provider licensed outside of Guam, who is in Guam to aid during a public health emergency, will not be held legally responsible for the medical care given. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness.,
10 GCA 19608(b)(3)
Liability: Health Care Provider Licensed Outside of Guam
Other Medical Professional, Nurse, Physician, Dentist, Pharmacist, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, a health care provider licensed outside of Guam, who is in Guam to aid during a public health emergency, will not be held legally responsible for the medical care given. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness.,
10 GCA 19608(b)(3) Click to Learn More
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Volunteer Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Firefighter, Law Enforcement,
A member of the Civilian Volunteer Police Reserve, who provides their assistance as a police or firefighter, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as an employed police or firefighter. This includes a right to workers' compensation.,
10 GCA 66104
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Volunteer Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Firefighter, Law Enforcement,
A member of the Civilian Volunteer Police Reserve, who provides their assistance as a police or firefighter, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as an employed police or firefighter. This includes a right to workers' compensation.,
10 GCA 66104 Click to Learn More
Good Samaritan Law
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An individual who, without compensation, provides emergency care or assistance at the scene of an emergency or disaster, will not be held legally responsible for acting or failing to act. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm. Generally, Good Samaritan laws only offer protection for those individuals who provide care during spontaneous emergencies unrelated to volunteer deployment.,
20 GCA 2104
Good Samaritan Law
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An individual who, without compensation, provides emergency care or assistance at the scene of an emergency or disaster, will not be held legally responsible for acting or failing to act. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm. Generally, Good Samaritan laws only offer protection for those individuals who provide care during spontaneous emergencies unrelated to volunteer deployment.,
20 GCA 2104 Click to Learn More
Liability: Volunteer or Civil Defense Worker
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
The government, governmental employees, agents, volunteers, or civilian defense workers, who are engaged in civil defense activities and comply or attempt to comply with any applicable law, will not be held legally responsible for death or injury to a person or damage to property. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm.,
10 GCA 65116
Liability: Volunteer or Civil Defense Worker
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
The government, governmental employees, agents, volunteers, or civilian defense workers, who are engaged in civil defense activities and comply or attempt to comply with any applicable law, will not be held legally responsible for death or injury to a person or damage to property. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm.,
10 GCA 65116 Click to Learn More
Liability: Entity in Contract with Guam
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, a person, corporation, employee, or agent of a corporation, who is in a contract with Guam and who performs the contract or provides assistance or aid at request of the government, will not be held legally responsible for death or injury to a person or damage to property. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm.,
10 GCA 19804(b)(2)-(3)
Liability: Entity in Contract with Guam
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, a person, corporation, employee, or agent of a corporation, who is in a contract with Guam and who performs the contract or provides assistance or aid at request of the government, will not be held legally responsible for death or injury to a person or damage to property. They can be held legally responsible if acting with extreme carelessness or intent to cause harm.,
10 GCA 19804(b)(2)-(3) Click to Learn More
Liability: Use of Real Estate
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An individual owning or controlling real estate who, voluntarily and without compensation, allows it to be used to shelter people during or in recovery of an actual, impending, mock disaster or attack will not be held legally responsible for death, injury, or damage to a person's property while on their real estate.,
10 GCA 65117
Liability: Use of Real Estate
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An individual owning or controlling real estate who, voluntarily and without compensation, allows it to be used to shelter people during or in recovery of an actual, impending, mock disaster or attack will not be held legally responsible for death, injury, or damage to a person's property while on their real estate.,
10 GCA 65117 Click to Learn More
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Profession
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Scope of Practice: Medical Examiner or Coroner
Other Medical Professional, Physician,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, emergency medical examiners and coroners can be appointed. Licensing requirements can be waived in order to perform these duties. This section is only applicable for the duration of the public health emergency.,
10 GCA 19608(c)(1)-(2)
Scope of Practice: Medical Examiner or Coroner
Other Medical Professional, Physician,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, emergency medical examiners and coroners can be appointed. Licensing requirements can be waived in order to perform these duties. This section is only applicable for the duration of the public health emergency.,
10 GCA 19608(c)(1)-(2) Click to Learn More
License Reciprocity: Health Care Provider
Other Medical Professional, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Dentist, Pharmacist, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, public health authorities can waive licensing requirements for health care providers licensed in other jurisdictions. This section only applies during the duration of the public health emergency.,
10 GCA 19608(b)(1)-(2)
License Reciprocity: Health Care Provider
Other Medical Professional, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Dentist, Pharmacist, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, public health authorities can waive licensing requirements for health care providers licensed in other jurisdictions. This section only applies during the duration of the public health emergency.,
10 GCA 19608(b)(1)-(2) Click to Learn More
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Civil Defense Organizations Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
A member of the Civil Defense Organization, who provides their assistance in another jurisdiction, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were in their home jurisdiction.,
10 GCA 65109
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Civil Defense Organizations Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
A member of the Civil Defense Organization, who provides their assistance in another jurisdiction, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were in their home jurisdiction.,
10 GCA 65109 Click to Learn More
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Volunteer Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Firefighter, Law Enforcement,
A member of the Civilian Volunteer Police Reserve, who provides their assistance as a police or firefighter, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as an employed police or firefighter. This includes a right to workers' compensation.,
10 GCA 66104
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Volunteer Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Firefighter, Law Enforcement,
A member of the Civilian Volunteer Police Reserve, who provides their assistance as a police or firefighter, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as an employed police or firefighter. This includes a right to workers' compensation.,
10 GCA 66104 Click to Learn More
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Profession
Summary
Scope of Practice: Medical Examiner or Coroner
Other Medical Professional, Physician,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, emergency medical examiners and coroners can be appointed. Licensing requirements can be waived in order to perform these duties. This section is only applicable for the duration of the public health emergency.,
10 GCA 19608(c)(1)-(2)
Scope of Practice: Medical Examiner or Coroner
Other Medical Professional, Physician,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, emergency medical examiners and coroners can be appointed. Licensing requirements can be waived in order to perform these duties. This section is only applicable for the duration of the public health emergency.,
10 GCA 19608(c)(1)-(2) Click to Learn More
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Civil Defense Organizations Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
A member of the Civil Defense Organization, who provides their assistance in another jurisdiction, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were in their home jurisdiction.,
10 GCA 65109
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Civil Defense Organizations Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
A member of the Civil Defense Organization, who provides their assistance in another jurisdiction, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were in their home jurisdiction.,
10 GCA 65109 Click to Learn More
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Volunteer Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Firefighter, Law Enforcement,
A member of the Civilian Volunteer Police Reserve, who provides their assistance as a police or firefighter, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as an employed police or firefighter. This includes a right to workers' compensation.,
10 GCA 66104
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Volunteer Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Firefighter, Law Enforcement,
A member of the Civilian Volunteer Police Reserve, who provides their assistance as a police or firefighter, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as an employed police or firefighter. This includes a right to workers' compensation.,
10 GCA 66104 Click to Learn More
Scope of Practice: Health Care Provider
Other Medical Professional, Nurse, Physician, Dentist, Pharmacist, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, health care providers can be required to assist in the performance of vaccinations, treatment, examination, or testing of individuals.,
10 GCA 19608(a)
Scope of Practice: Health Care Provider
Other Medical Professional, Nurse, Physician, Dentist, Pharmacist, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
When a public health emergency declaration is in effect, health care providers can be required to assist in the performance of vaccinations, treatment, examination, or testing of individuals.,
10 GCA 19608(a) Click to Learn More
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Workers' Benefits: Private Sector Disaster Service Volunteer
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An employee of a private sector business, who is a certified disaster service volunteer, can be granted leave with pay to provide aid to disaster relief services for the American Red Cross, a non-governmental organization, or a registered faith based organization. This is limited to 15 days in a 12 month period either consecutively or nonconsecutively .,
4 GCA 16106
Workers' Benefits: Private Sector Disaster Service Volunteer
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An employee of a private sector business, who is a certified disaster service volunteer, can be granted leave with pay to provide aid to disaster relief services for the American Red Cross, a non-governmental organization, or a registered faith based organization. This is limited to 15 days in a 12 month period either consecutively or nonconsecutively .,
4 GCA 16106 Click to Learn More
Workers' Benefits: Public Sector Disaster Service Volunteer Leave
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An employee of an agency, who is a certified disaster service volunteer, can be granted leave with pay to provide aid to disaster relief services for the American Red Cross, a nongovernmental organization, or a registered faith based organization. This is limited to 15 days in a 12 month period either consecutively or nonconsecutively .,
4 GCA 16104
Workers' Benefits: Public Sector Disaster Service Volunteer Leave
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An employee of an agency, who is a certified disaster service volunteer, can be granted leave with pay to provide aid to disaster relief services for the American Red Cross, a nongovernmental organization, or a registered faith based organization. This is limited to 15 days in a 12 month period either consecutively or nonconsecutively .,
4 GCA 16104 Click to Learn More
Workers' Compensation: Volunteer
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An individual who, voluntarily or without compensation, provides services to the government and is injured or killed while doing so is entitled to workers' compensation.,
22 GCA 9104(f)
Workers' Compensation: Volunteer
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An individual who, voluntarily or without compensation, provides services to the government and is injured or killed while doing so is entitled to workers' compensation.,
22 GCA 9104(f) Click to Learn More
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Civil Defense Organizations Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
A member of the Civil Defense Organization, who provides their assistance in another jurisdiction, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were in their home jurisdiction.,
10 GCA 65109
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Civil Defense Organizations Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
A member of the Civil Defense Organization, who provides their assistance in another jurisdiction, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were in their home jurisdiction.,
10 GCA 65109 Click to Learn More
Workers' Benefits: Certification as Disaster Service Volunteer
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An employee will not be paid during regular work hours for time used to complete training towards a certification as a disaster service volunteer, unless they are using personal or vacation leave.,
4 GCA 16105
Workers' Benefits: Certification as Disaster Service Volunteer
Other Medical Professional, Other Volunteer, Nurse, Physician, Emergency Medical Services Professional, Governmental Public Health Official, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Veterinarian, Dentist, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Mental or Behavioral Health Professional,
An employee will not be paid during regular work hours for time used to complete training towards a certification as a disaster service volunteer, unless they are using personal or vacation leave.,
4 GCA 16105 Click to Learn More
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Volunteer Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Firefighter, Law Enforcement,
A member of the Civilian Volunteer Police Reserve, who provides their assistance as a police or firefighter, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as an employed police or firefighter. This includes a right to workers' compensation.,
10 GCA 66104
Powers, Duties, Rights, Privileges, and Immunities: Volunteer Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer Providing Aid in Another Jurisdiction
Firefighter, Law Enforcement,
A member of the Civilian Volunteer Police Reserve, who provides their assistance as a police or firefighter, will have the same duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as an employed police or firefighter. This includes a right to workers' compensation.,
10 GCA 66104 Click to Learn More