Program personnel shall maintain applicant and participant records including, but not limited to, name, license number, referral information, board orders, intake information, signed and dated participation agreement, authorizations for release of confidential information, treatment reports, case management notes, correspondence, compliance and monitoring documentation, and quarterly reports.
Program personnel shall maintain the confidentiality of participant records, and of an individual or entity who refers a participant to the program, according to federal and state laws. Participant records shall be stored in a secured format and provided in a confidential manner to the evaluation committee, medical providers in an emergency situation, law enforcement upon threats to commit a crime, state or local authorities for suspected child or elder abuse or neglect, or other parties upon the participant's voluntary written release of the information. Following discharge from the program, program personnel shall maintain a participant's records according to the state records and retention schedule.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:17:14
General Authority: SDCL 36-2A-14
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-2A-14.