As more healthcare providers incorporate substance use disorder treatment into their treatment settings, providers often have questions about how 42 CFR Part 2 applies to information obtained during assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for substance use disorders. The resources in this section explain when 42 CFR Part 2 applies.
Does Part 2 Apply to you or your program? Our team has put together a series of videos to help SUD treatment providers (in various settings) determine this. Check out our series of resources today!
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This module is designed to help substance use disorder (SUD) service providers determine whether their patients’ records are protected by the federal confidentiality law and regulations for SUD treatment records, 42 USC § 290dd-2 and 42 CFR Part 2 (also known as “Part 2”).
Video developed for SUD providers outside a general facility (program type 1) describes when they must follow 42 CFR Part 2.
Video developed for SUD treatment providers who work in identified SUD units within a general medical facility (program type 2) describes when they must follow 42 CFR Part 2.
Video developed for SUD personnel within a general medical facility (program type 3)describes when they must follow 42 CFR Part 2.
CoE-PHI decision tree to help SUD providers determine whether Part 2 applies to their patient records in an FQHC.
CoE-PHI resource explaining when Part 2 applies to practitioners who prescribe MAT in primary care settings, such as an FQHC or CHC.