Section 17-10309. INTEROPERABILITY WITH OTHER STATE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAMS

 

10309.1 Upon request, the Program may disclose prescription monitoring data to another state's prescription drug monitoring program provided that the request:

 

(a)  Is submitted on a form or in a manner approved by the Program;

 

 (b)  Is under the authority of the authorized administrator of that state's program; and

 

 (c)  Assures that prescription monitoring data will only be used or redisclosed in accordance with District law.

 

10309.2 The Program may develop and implement interoperability to facilitate the automated exchange of prescription monitoring data provided that a written agreement has been established with the other state's program, or third party, and provided that the information technology employed will:

 

(a) Only disclose prescription monitoring data in a manner consistent with District laws and regulations; and

 

(b)  Operate in accordance with State and federal laws and regulations governing the security and confidentiality of protected health information and personal medical records.

 

 

authority

Sections 3 and 11 of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Act of 2013, effective February 22, 2014 (D.C. Law 20-66; D.C. Official Code §§ 48-853.02 and 48-853.10 (2014 Repl. & 2015 Supp.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 15828 (December 11, 2015).