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Confidentiality in the Context of Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment
DHHS Requirements The Framework of Principles
What Are the Rules?
How do they Work Together?
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What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
Client Identifying Information
Rules of Disclosure
Re-disclosure of Information
How are they Different?
Who is Protected – Considered a Client?
Example
Example – cont’d
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Penalties for not Complying
Penalties for Not Complying
Breaches of Confidential Information
Current Critical Incident Form:
Exceptions for sharing
Communications Exception Both allow for “need to know”
Crimes on Program Premises or Personnel
Subpoenas and Court-ordered Disclosures
Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting
Medical Emergencies
Audit and Evaluation
Disclosure about Minors
HIPAA Privacy Rule – Client Rights
Client Rights – cont’d
What about refusals?
Staff Responsibilities
Non-Retaliation Policy
Information Security
Reminders
Why is this Important?
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Author:
Partnership for a Drug-Free NC
Further information:
Created March 2007