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1.ME.19 |
Disclosures by Employees Who are Victims of Crimes
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Type: Policy
Category: General
Level: Community Care
Parties: Community Care employees and contractees
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Supporting References: PAA Privacy Rule Standard 164:504j2
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4-13-2003
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4-13-2003 |
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Policy: It is permissible for employees of Community Care to disclose protected health information if an employee, who is the victim of a criminal act, discloses information to a law enforcement official provided that the information is about the suspected perpetrator of the criminal act AND the information pertaining to the individual is limited to: Name and Address; Date and Place of Birth; Social Security Number; ABO Blood Type and rh Factor; Type of injury; Date and Time of Treatment; Date and time of death (if applicable); a description of distinguishing physical characteristics including height, weight, gender, race, hair and eye color, presence or absence of facial hair (beard or moustache) scars, or tattoos.