Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-4-5 - HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS REPORTING
Section 420-4-5-.08 - Privacy And Confidentiality

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 420-4-5-.08

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

(1) Individual patient information submitted to ADPH shall not be public records and shall not be subject to discovery.

(2) ADPH shall not release the HAI data or any information obtained from the data in a form which could be used to identify a patient.

(3) ADPH shall develop policies and procedures, approved by the Advisory Council, addressing the release of HAI data to legitimate research organizations so that patient confidentiality and privilege protections are maintained.

(4) Individual patient data submitted to ADPH by healthcare facilities shall at all times remain confidential and privileged from discovery.

(5) All information and records acquired or developed shall be secured, have restricted access, and shall be maintained based on the policies established by the Advisory Council and ADPH.

Author: Kelly M. Stevens, M.S.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-11A-113; 22-11A-119; 22-2-2(6).

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