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Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records (42 CFR Part 2) Final Rule went to effect on March 21, 2017. Previously known as the Confidentiality of Drug Abuse and Alcohol Abuse Records, this rule ensures the right to privacy and confidentiality of patients receiving treatment for a substance use disorder. This webinar will explain the mandated changes under 42 CFR Part 2 and discuss regulations with which treatment facilities must comply.
The program will cover security of medical records, patient access, disclosure and consent requirements and restrictions, treating minors and incompetent patients, closing a program, audit and evaluation, court orders, research requirements, and much more. This is a must attend program for any substance treatment providers receiving federal assistance.
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Agenda topics:
- History of Confidentiality of Drug and Alcohol Records | - American Hospital Association recommendations |
- Patient access to medical records | - Prohibitions on re-disclosure |
- State laws | - Confidentiality requirements |
- General provisions | - Disclosures to the criminal justice system |
- OCR, HIPAA & mental health records | - Medical emergencies |
- Reports of violations & penalties | - Security of medical records |
- Child abuse reports | - Disclosure with or without consent |
- Minor & deceased patients | - Sub-regulatory guidance |
- Crimes on the premise | And so much more! |
After this webinar participants will be able to:
Your Speaker: Sue Dill Calloway, RN, MSN, JD
Sue is a nurse attorney, medico-legal consultant and long-time educator for nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers. She is a frequent speaker and is well known across the country in the areas of healthcare law, risk management, and patient safety. She has authored over 100 books and hundreds of articles. For AHC Media, she authored Cracking the Code: Understanding the CMS Hospital CoP Standards on Anesthesia.
Ms. Calloway received her Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Jurisprudence from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. Additionally, she is certified in healthcare risk management by the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management and is the first in the country to be certified in CMS regulatory compliance.
Target Audience:
Anyone involved with or interested in compliance regulations and standards, including but not limited to: CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CMOs, CNOs, CE Directors, Quality Improvement Staff, Physicians, Nurses (all levels), OR Nurse Directors, ICU Nurse Directors, CCU Nurse Directors, Board Members, Clinic Managers, Outpatient Directors, Lab Directors, Compliance Officers, CMS Liaisons, TJC Liaisons, Registration Staff, Safety Officers and Staff, Pharmacy Staff, Ethics Committee Members, Consumer Advocates, Risk Managers, Legal Counsel, Behavioral Health Staff, Psychiatry Staff, Social Workers, Discharge Planners, Case Managers, Hospice Staff and Regulatory Affairs Staff.