Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 641 - Public Health Department
Chapter 157 - Standards for Substance Abuse Treatment and Assessment Programs and the Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI) Law
Rule 641-157.7 - Records
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 641-157.7
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) Programs shall maintain records for a minimum of seven years after discharge or completion of screening, evaluation, or treatment, and then destroy or maintain the records based on the program's written policy and procedure.
(2) Upon receipt of a properly executed written release of information signed by the client/patient, the program shall release client/patient records in a timely manner
a. A program shall not refuse to transfer or
release client/patient records related to continuation of care solely because
payment has not been received.
b. A
program may refuse to release client/patient records which are unrelated to
continuation of care if payment has not been received.
c. A program may refuse to file the reporting
form required by subrule 157.3(1), "Notice Iowa Code 321J-Confidential Medical
Record," reporting screening, evaluation, and treatment completion, if payment
has not been received for such services.
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