Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.05.01.010 - DEFINITIONS
01.
Authorization . A
time-limited written consent for the disclosure of confidential information to
a specific individual or entity outside the Department, and outside of normal
business processes for providing Department services. (3-17-22)
02.
Confidential Information .
Information that may only be used or disclosed as provided by state or federal
law, federal regulation, or state rule. (3-17-22)
03.
Consent . Permission to use
or disclose confidential information . Consent may be inferred from the
circumstances. (3-17-22)
04.
Department . The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
(3-17-22)
05.
Guardian ad
Litem. The person appointed by the court, according to law, to protect
the interest of a minor or an incompetent in a case before the court.
(3-17-22)
06.
Health
Information. Identifying information about the past, present or future:
(3-17-22)
a. Physical or mental health or
condition of an individual; (3-17-22)
b. Provision of health care to an individual;
or (3-17-22)
c. Payment for health
care for an individual. (3-17-22)
07.
Identifying Information . The
name, address, social security number, or other information by which an
individual could be identified. Information may also be identifying without a
name, based on the context or circumstances of a disclosure.
(3-17-22)
08.
Informal
Representative. A person who is not a legal representative , but who is a
relative, friend, or other person permitted to communicate with the Department
on behalf of an individual. The individual or legal representative may give
such permission verbally, in writing, or through their conduct.
(3-17-22)
09.
Legal
Representative. The parent of a minor, a guardian, conservator,
attorney, or an individual who has an appropriate power of attorney.
(3-17-22)
10.
Minimally
Necessary. The information that is essential to provide benefits or
services, and to perform normal business processes of the Department .
(3-17-22)
11.
Need-to-Know . Confidential information that is necessary to provide
benefits or services, and to perform normal business processes of the
Department. (3-17-22)
12.
Psychotherapy Notes . Notes recorded in any format by a mental health
professional that documents or analyzes the content of individual or group
counseling sessions, and that are separated from the rest of the individual's
medical record. The term "psychotherapy notes " excludes: (3-17-22)
a. Medication prescription and monitoring;
(3-17-22)
b. Counseling session
start and stop times; (3-17-22)
c.
Types and frequencies of treatment furnished; (3-17-22)
d. Results of clinical tests; and
(3-17-22)
e. Any summary of
diagnosis, functional status, the treatment plan, symptoms, prognosis and
progress to date. (3-17-22)
Notes
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