16 Del. Admin. Code § 4101-4.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 4101-4.0 - Confidentiality of Reports4.1 No report of a diagnosis or treatment of a birth defect shall be disclosed in such a way as to identify the child who is the subject of the report, or as to identify the child's family. However, patient-identifying information may be exchanged among authorized agencies as approved by the Department and upon receipt by the Department of satisfactory assurances by those agencies of the preservation of the confidentiality of such information. Agencies will maintain the confidentiality of any information exchanged for the purpose of delivery of program services, evaluation, early intervention and epidemiological investigation.4.2 Any parent, custodian or guardian of any infant having any birth defect may refuse disclosure to the surveillance system and registry of the infant's name and identifying information on the grounds that such birth defect identification is contrary to the religious tenets and practices of the infant's parent, custodian or guardian.4.3 No individual or organization providing information pursuant to these regulations shall be held liable for divulging such information to the Division.16 Del. Admin. Code § 4101-4.0