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PURPOSE-
To make certain that all Holland Hospital personnel understand
Policies and Procedures For Release of Information For Protected Health
Information, disclosing only PHI according to Holland Hospitals rules and
regulations, and State, Federal Laws.
The Release must contain a significant description of the PHI that will be disclosed.
The name of the person(s) who is Authorized to use or release the PHI.
An expiration date in relation to the individual and/or the purpose for use.
An Authorized individual must sign and date the authorization. In the event the
authorization must be signed by an Authorized Representative, the individual must
provide an explanation of their authority to acquire the PHI on that particular
individuals behalf.
A declaration that tells the individuals right to withdraw, how it can be withdrawn
and references on their rights and actions that can be taken to be withdrawn.
Requests for Specific Types of PHI
Research-
An authorization for the use o PHI for a research study must be authorized in
contribute in the research along with approval to divulge PHI from the research.
Psychotherapy notes-
In the event a request is made for psychotherapy notes Holland Hospital requires
The Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records Rule applies to
federally assisted alcohol and drug abuse programs as defined by 42 CFR, part 2,
section 2.12.3 Holland Hospital shall follow all guidelines set forth in this rule for
Records.
Invalid Authorizations
Holland Hospital shall at no time release PHI without a valid Authorization. HIPPA
or incomplete
The authorization has been deemed revoked
Any part of the authorization violates HIPPA Privacy Rules and
been falsified
sold in exchange for monetary value of any kind, unless and until Holland
AHIMA Practice Brief. (2013 update)" (Updated November 2013) "Authorization Requirements
for the Disclosure of Protected Health Information Retrieved From http://library.ahima.org/doc?
oid=107284#.WLBYmfId3iQ