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1.ME.17 |
Disclosure of Private Healthcare Information During a Whistleblower Investigation
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Type: Policy
Category: General
Level: Community Care
Parties: Community Care employees and contractees
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Supporting References: HIPAA Privacy Rule Standard 164:504j1
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4-13-2003
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Board
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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, in good faith, that person believes that Community Care has engaged in conduct that is unlawful or otherwise violates professional or clinical standards or that the care, services, or conditions provided by Community Care potentially endangers one or more clients, workers, or the public. The disclosure can only be made to a health oversight agency or public health authority authorized by law to investigate or otherwise oversee the relevant conduct or conditions of the covered entity or to an appropriate health care accreditation organization for the purpose of reporting the allegation of failure to meet professional standards or misconduct AND/OR to an attorney retained by or on behalf of the employee for the purpose of determining the legal options of the employee with regard to the conduct outlined above.