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FAQ - SHARING PATIENT SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT RECORDS in Hospitals and Large Healthcare Networks
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Patient confidentiality protections may frequently be misinterpreted to prohibit disclosures that are in fact permitted. This in turn can result in limited provider access to patient information that is essential to their care and additional work for patients who need to obtain multiple record releases.
This list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) explains how a hospital or other integrated healthcare system can receive and re-disclose information protected by the federal confidentiality protections for substance use disorder patient records, 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2).
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PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
WHAT CAN BE SHARED, WITH WHOM, AND WHEN? |
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It can also be difficult for staff providing substance use disorder treatment and care to the patients they serve to figure out how to apply privacy laws in practice. A significant issue that providers encounter is understanding what exact information about substance use disorder treatment can be shared, with whom, and at what times. As more providers seek to integrate care, this confusion can lead to instances where important information is being withheld even though it may be integral to a patient’s treatment.
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CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (CoE-PHI) A Place to Go for Resources and Answers
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In response to the need for clear guidance and strategies to support the workforce in implementation of privacy laws and regulations on the job, CAI, in partnership with the Legal Action Center (LAC), was awarded $1M a year for five years to serve as the National Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE - PHI) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The CoE-PHI develops and disseminates training, technical assistance and educational resources related to protected health information to improve application of federal health privacy laws by staff working in mental health, substance use disorder, and school settings and improve access to accurate information among consumers and families
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We want to hear from you about what you need. Share your requests for future resources, questions you have, and other thoughts and ideas about what kind of services you would like to receive from the CoE-PHI by clicking here and filling out the brief form.
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If you have any questions or comments please contact CoE for PHI Director Michael Graziano at mgraziano@caiglobal.org |
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Disclaimer
Resources, training, technical assistance, and any other information provided through the CoE for PHI do not constitute legal advice. For legal advice, including legal advice on other applicable state and federal laws, please seek out local counsel.
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