Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 356 - FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Subchapter B - SHELTER CENTERS
Division 6 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Section 356.613 - General Confidentiality Policy

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 356.613

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

A center must have a written general confidentiality policy that provides:

(1) that all information will be kept confidential, including all personal information and all communications, observations, and information made by and between or about adult and child residents and nonresidents, employees, volunteers, student interns, and board members;

(2) a statement about the importance of confidentiality in maintaining the safety of:

(A) victims;

(B) victims' families;

(C) volunteers;

(D) employees; and

(E) others related to the program;

(3) the parameters of what must be held confidential and by whom, including internal communications between staff regarding clients;

(4) the limits of confidentiality under the law;

(5) a designation of custodian of the records; and

(6) procedures for:

(A) retention and destruction of records;

(B) responses to court orders;

(C) release of information;

(D) reports of abuse or suspected abuse of:
(i) children;

(ii) the elderly; and

(iii) people with disabilities;

(E) requests for information under the Public Information Act;

(F) maintenance of records; and

(G) access to records that comply with confidentiality provisions in state and federal law.

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