Immigration enforcement at healthcare facilities is no longer theoretical. One year following modifications to federal enforcement policies in sensitive locations, hospitals and clinics nationwide face practical challenges: ICE agents arriving to request patient information, interview individuals receiving care, or detain patients and visitors on the premises.
These situations demand immediate, informed responses—but most facilities aren’t prepared. When enforcement agents arrive, will your staff know what to do? What information can (and must) you provide? Who has authority to respond? How do you protect patient privacy while complying with legal obligations? This session provides the insights you need before ICE arrives at your facility.
Topics
- Real-world scenarios: Recent ICE enforcement actions and frequently asked questions about immigration-related visits and investigations.
- Your legal obligations: What immigration enforcement policies mean for your facility operations.
- Information requests: Legal frameworks governing what you must (and must not) disclose.Policy gaps: Developing protocols for federal and local investigations before they occur.
- Chain of command: Designating authorized representatives and decision-makers.
- Frontline preparedness: Training staff to respond appropriately in high-pressure situations.
- HIPAA compliance: Navigating privacy requirements during enforcement actions.
- Operational protocols: Managing enforcement presence while maintaining patient care.
- Proactive protection: Internal audit tools, including Form I-9 compliance reviews, to reduce vulnerability.
Presenters
Tiffany L. Baldwin, Senior Counsel
Rufino Gaytán III, Senior Counsel
Who Should Attend
Healthcare administrators, compliance officers, HR professionals, legal counsel, and facility leadership responsible for operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
Continuing Education Credit
This program is pending approval for Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin continuing legal education credit. This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute and Society for Human Resources Management for review.
Did you miss the webinar?
The webinar recording is available after the event date. Simply register using this on-demand link to access the recorded program.
Questions?
Contact Cilla Montgomery at 512.370.3457.