G.S. 131E-117
Provides that personal and medical records of nursing home patients are confidential. They may be disclosed:
With the patient's consent;
To members of the patient's family;
If necessary when transferring the patient to another health care institution; and
If required by other law or a third party payment contract.
It is possible that this state law could be considered more stringent than the HIPAA privacy regulation.
Topics:
Adult Services
Health Information
Type:
State statute
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