This module is designed to introduce you to the federal privacy laws that protect substance use disorder and mental health information. This includes HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and FERPA.
42 CFR Part 2
Confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records
Substance use providers can use this worksheet to guide conversations about consent to share information.
This video was developed for Substance Use Treatment Providers and is intended to model an effective, client-centered conversation between a Provider and their patient about concepts of privacy of substance use treatment information and navigating decisions about consenting to share treatment information.
Every provider should have a base knowledge about organization privacy policy and practice. Use this checklist to make sure you have all the facts.
This Template Patient Notice provides a framework that Part 2 programs may adapt
to reflect their particular policies and practices.
This Template Consent provides a framework that Part 2 programs and others may adapt when creating consents authorizing uses and disclosures of Part 2-protected records.