Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024
Section 10.06.03.05 - User AgreementA. An authorized user who wishes to obtain information from ImmuNet shall enter into a user agreement with the Department for the purpose of protecting the confidentiality and security of ImmuNet information.B. The user agreement shall include but not be limited to the:(1) Functions that may be performed by an authorized user of ImmuNet;(2) Authorized uses of ImmuNet information as set forth in Health-General Article, §18-109(c), Annotated Code of Maryland;(3) Prohibitive uses of ImmuNet information as set forth in Health-General Article, §18-109(f), Annotated Code of Maryland; and(4) Basic practices for safeguarding confidential information.C. Authorized users shall request the renewal of the user agreement on an annual basis.D. Authorized User Functions. (1) An authorized user who has signed a user agreement may obtain the following information about an individual from ImmuNet:(a) First, middle, and last name;(e) In the case of a minor child, the name of the parent or guardian;(h) Contraindication, adverse event, and exemption information; and(i) Other medical information pertaining to vaccine-preventable diseases, including serologic test results.(2) An authorized user that is a health care provider, local health department, long-term care facility, or school-based health center that administers immunizations may: (a) Enter information into ImmuNet directly from medical records that are in the authorized user's possession; and(b) Edit information the authorized user has entered into ImmuNet.(3) An authorized user who is a patient or a parent or guardian of a minor may view the patient's or the minor patient's ImmuNet information without signing a user agreement by requesting the information from the patient's or minor's immunization provider or the Department.(4) With approval from the Department, the following authorized users may enter information into ImmuNet:(a) A child care facility;(c) A health maintenance organization;(d) An institution of higher learning;(e) A managed care organization;(f) A nonprofit health service plan; andMd. Code Regs. 10.06.03.05
Regulation .05 adopted effective 42:8 Md. R. 607, eff.4/27/2015