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.
Sharing and protecting records
To improve treatment outcomes and promote continuity of care, it may be essential for staff at different programs to share client information about treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The resources in this section are meant to explain when programs and providers can receive and re-disclose substance use disorder treatment information and mental health information.
Sharing and protecting records resources
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.