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340:100-3-2. Client records, confidentiality and security
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Issued 5-18-92
Each DDSD area office shall maintain an official Client Office Record for each client receiving DDSD services in their respective areas.
- (1) All records and information regarding a client are confidential and shall be released only to individuals or agencies who have proper authorization from the client/legal representative.
- (2) It is the legal responsibility of Department employees and contract providers to protect the privacy of clients, and to ensure the protection of confidential information.
- (3) Each facility/service area shall ensure that the client's records are protected from loss, defacement, tampering, destruction, and violation of confidentiality.
- (4) DDSD personnel shall obtain individualized, time-limited, informed consent, prior to securing client records/information from agencies that are neither part of nor under contract with the DHS.
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