Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-157.7 - Records
(1) Programs shall
maintain records for a minimum of seven years after discharge or completion of
screening, evaluation, or treatment, and then destroy or maintain the records
based on the program's written policy and procedure.
(2) Upon receipt of a properly executed
written release of information signed by the client/patient, the program shall
release client/patient records in a timely manner
a. A program shall not refuse to transfer or
release client/patient records related to continuation of care solely because
payment has not been received.
b. A
program may refuse to release client/patient records which are unrelated to
continuation of care if payment has not been received.
c. A program may refuse to file the reporting
form required by subrule 157.3(1), "Notice Iowa Code 321J-Confidential Medical
Record," reporting screening, evaluation, and treatment completion, if payment
has not been received for such services.
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