Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-4-5-.08

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 420-4-5-.08 - Privacy And Confidentiality

(1) Individual patient information submitted to ADPH shall not be public records and shall not be subject to discovery.

(2) ADPH shall not release the HAI data or any information obtained from the data in a form which could be used to identify a patient.

(3) ADPH shall develop policies and procedures, approved by the Advisory Council, addressing the release of HAI data to legitimate research organizations so that patient confidentiality and privilege protections are maintained.

(4) Individual patient data submitted to ADPH by healthcare facilities shall at all times remain confidential and privileged from discovery.

(5) All information and records acquired or developed shall be secured, have restricted access, and shall be maintained based on the policies established by the Advisory Council and ADPH.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-4-5-.08

New Rule: Filed June 23, 2010; effective July 28, 2010.

Author: Kelly M. Stevens, M.S.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-11A-113; 22-11A-119; 22-2-2(6).