2019 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records; Complying with the New Federal Law 42 CFR Part 2

Introduction and history
Previously called confidentiality of drug and alcohol records
Substance use disorder patient records
How to locate a copy of the law
Substance use disorder data
American Hospital Association recommendations
Purpose and need of new law
Who is subjected to the law under part 2
Federally assisted and holding one out
More rules in round two
Sub-regulatory guidance will be issued
Notice to patients of confidentiality requirements
Patient access to medical records and restrictions on use
Reports of violations or penalties
General provisions
Definitions
Minor patient
Deceased patient
Security of medical records
Restrictions on disclosure
Crimes on the premises and child abuse reports
Prohibitions on re-disclosure
Relationship to state laws
Disclosures with consent
Disclosures to the criminal justice system
Disclosure without consent
Medical emergencies
Court orders
Informants and undercover agents
Closing a program
Research
Audits and evaluation
FAQs
OCR and HIPAA and mental health records