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BDS Confidentiality Training
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Informed Approval (2 of 4) T he person or guardian must be informed of the privacy practices of the provider, the laws and rules protecting confidentiality of health information, and the exceptions which allow disclosure without the person’s approval.Information should be presented as simply as possible in whatever form of language or communication the person understands best (e.g., large type, audiotape, Braille, ASL, etc). Braille or audiotape version of Rights of Recipients of Mental Health Services can be requested from the ADA/EEO officer in Central Office. This is what the consumer must understand, at a minimum, in order to give informed approval for the use or disclosure of health information. 1) PURPOSE 2) TO WHOM OR FROM WHOM INFORMATION IS BEING SENT 3) TIME LIMIT 4) RISKS & BENEFITS 5) ALTERNATIVES 6) CONSEQUENCES 7) REVOCATION
Authorization For Release of Information The other form which requires informed approval is the Authorization to Release Information which allows BDS to obtain specific information from or release specific information to other entities. Click here to see the form. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION (PDF format) AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION (Word format)
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