048-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-4

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 6-4 - Confidentiality of Client Information

The program shall protect the confidentiality of all information related to its clients and former clients.

(a) The program shall disclose no confidential information, including the fact that a person is or has been a client of the program, unless at least one of the following conditions prevails:

(i) The client or a legally responsible other consents in writing to the disclosure;

(ii) Exceptions allowed under 42 CFR, Part 2;

(iii) The disclosure is required by State law in reporting suspected child or adult abuse or neglect;

(iv) Pursuant to a court order, which meets the requirements of 42 CFR, Part 2;

(v) Disclosure which may be made in the course of site visits, audits, and program evaluation. Such reviewers shall sign a written oath of confidentiality; or

(vi) To the extent necessary to defend against a lawsuit initiated by or on behalf of a client.

(vii) When a client poses a threat of harm to self or others.

(b) The consent of the client or a legally responsible other shall be obtained in writing prior to billing third party payers and pursuing the payment of delinquent accounts.

(c) Other than proceedings under W.S. 25-10-122, clinical staff services provided to all courts, including, but not limited to, consultations, evaluations, or expert testimony shall require the consent in writing of the client or a legally responsible other or meet the requirements of a (iv) above.

(d) The Governing Board shall be excluded both as a joint body and as individual board members from any access to confidential client information except to the extent necessary to resolve a client initiated grievance.

(e) All staff members having access to clinical records shall be required to abide by these standards regarding confidentiality as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

048-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-4