16 Del. Admin. Code § 4109-6.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4109-6.0 - Confidentiality of Reports

6.1 No report of a diagnosis or treatment of confirmed autism received by the Division shall be disclosed in such a way as to identify the child who is the subject of the report, or as to identify the child's family. However, patient-identifying information may be exchanged among authorized entities as approved by the Department and upon receipt by the Department of satisfactory assurances by those entities of the preservation of the confidentiality of such information. Those entities will maintain the confidentiality of any information exchanged for the purpose of delivery of program services, evaluation, early intervention and epidemiological investigation.

6.2 No individual or organization providing information pursuant to these regulations shall be held liable for divulging such information to the Division.

6.3 Inclusion on the registry does not determine the eligibility for services through any state agency.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4109-6.0