This module focuses on privacy protections under 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2) and how to share protected health information (PHI) in compliance with Part 2. It is designed to help professionals who provide or administer Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services understand how PHI can be shared within one’s own organization, and when communicating with clients and individuals outside their organizations.
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.