D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
Chapter 29-23. [RESERVED] |
Section 29-2353. RECORDS MANAGEMENT -- STANDARDS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
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2353.1 All patient records shall be kept confidential and shall be handled in compliance with “Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records” 42 C.F.R., Part 2, and District laws and regulations regarding the confidentiality of patient records.
2353.2 A facility or program shall ensure that all staff and patients, as part of their orientation, are made aware of these requirements.
2353.3 A decision to disclose patient information under any provisions of District or federal rules that permit such disclosure shall be made only by the facility or program director or his/her designee with appropriately administered consent procedures.
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Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9341 (November 24, 2000), adopting Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7708, 7779 (September 22, 2000).