Haw. Code R. § 11-800-16 - Confidentiality of applicant and recipient information

(a) All information relating to individuals who apply for or receive home and community-based case management and community care foster family home services shall be confidential.

(b) Case management agencies and homes licensed or certified under this chapter will:

(1) Have written policies and procedures that relate to confidentiality and privacy rights of applicants and recipients;

(2) Safeguard all confidential information about applicants and recipients of services;

(3) Inform clients about their confidentiality practices;

(4) Respect client privacy rights; and

(5) Provide training to all employees, and for homes, other adults in the home, on their confidentiality policies and procedures and client privacy rights.

(c) Information about an applicant or recipient shall not be used or disclosed unless:

(1) The applicant, recipient, or a legal representative of the applicant or recipient has authorized in writing the use or disclosure of the information; or

(2) The use or disclosure is specifically permitted under applicable federal or state rules or regulations.

Notes

Haw. Code R. § 11-800-16

[Eff 11/13/2018] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-481 to 321-483, 321-485, chapter 323B, 346-14) (Imp: HRS §§ 346-14)