RELEASE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION

PURPOSE:

To ensure that each and every resident is assured confidential treatment of his/her Medical Records and may approve or refuse there release to any individual outside the facility.

PROCEDURE:

The following steps will be followed when there is a request for medical information.

A. The resident/guardian must sign a Medical Information Release Form unless the information is being sent to a facility where the resident will be permanently transferred.

B. Records shall be copied according to Photocopying Procedures for Medical Records.

C. All medical information being release or requested must be documented in the Release of Medical Information Log Book.

D. A copy of the Medical Information Release Form shall be maintained in the Resident's Medical Record.
 

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