New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-P - Former Division of Public Health Services
Chapter He-P 3000 - MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Part He-P 3012 - BIRTH CONDITIONS PROGRAM
Section He-P 3012.05 - Confidentiality and Security of Records

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-P 3012.05

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) All records maintained by the NHBCP, including paper files, facsimile transmissions, or electronic data transfers, shall be strictly confidential except as allowed by RSA 91-A.

(b) All confidential information shall be kept in a secured area or safely stored electronically at all times as follows:

(1) Paper records and computer discs shall be kept in locked, cabinets or a medical record room;

(2) All individually identifiable health information stored in electronic files shall be password protected; and

(3) All confidential notes or other materials entered into the NHBCP database, which are not required to be stored, shall be shredded immediately after use.

(c) All staff members of NHBCP and any other persons given access to individually identifiable health information in the records maintained by the NHBCP shall sign a confidentiality agreement specified by the department requiring adherence to this part and the provisions pursuant to RSA 141-J:8, I.

(d) In accordance with RSA 141-J:8, II, the department shall maintain a list of any persons other than NHBCP staff given access to individually identifiable health information.

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