Code of Maine Rules
14 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
191 - MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION - GENERAL
Chapter 2 - RULES REGARDING THE DISCLOSURE OF MENTAL HEALTH/RETARDATION INFORMATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
SUMMARY: These rules apply to all service providers providing mental health or mental retardation services to a client of the Bureau of Mental Health, Bureau of Mental Retardation or providing services under Title 34-B, Chapter 5, Subchapter III (Section 5401) (State Operated Facilities; Community Based Services).
1. DEFINITIONS
Information means the informed personal opinions and impressions of service providers and all orders of commitment, medical and administrative records, applications, and reports and facts contained therein pursuant to Title 34-B, Chapter I, Subchapter II (Section 1207(1) pertaining to any client of the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
The rules itemize the conditions under which disclosure of information to the Department of Human Services may take place.
RULES REGARDING THE DISCLOSURE OF MENTAL HEALTH/RETARDATION INFORMATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 34B M.R.S.A. Section 1207(1) (13-1)