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1.ME.38 |
Permitted Uses and Disclosure of Protected Health Information Regarding Law Enforcement Purposes for Victims of a Crime
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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 164:512f3
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Effective Date |
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4-13-2003
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Board
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4-13-2003 |
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Policy: Community Care may disclose protected health information in response to a law enforcement official’s request for such information about an individual who is or was suspected to be a victim of a crime if the individual agrees to the disclosure or Community Care is unable to obtain the individual’s agreement because of incapacity or other emergency circumstance, provided that: the law enforcement official represents that such information is needed to determine whether a violation of law by a person other than the victim has occurred, and such information is not intended to be used against the victim; and the law enforcement official represents that immediate law enforcement activity that depends upon the disclosure would be materially and adversely affected by waiting until the individual is able to agree to the disclosure; and the disclosure is in the best interests of the individual as determined by Community Care, in the exercise of professional judgment.