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Overview

DHMH Notice of Privacy Practices

Notice of Privacy Practices - General (DHMH 4617) Notice of Privacy Practices for Mental Hygiene and Developmental Disabilities Facility Residents (DHMH 4618) *Clients and patients may request a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices from the DHMH program, facility, or local health department where they receive services or are considering receiving services.

Policies

Guidance Resources

DHMH HIPAA Notice #2: DHMH Business A   The Privacy Rule and Public Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - “HIPAA Privacy Rule and Public Health”   The Privacy Rule and Research - HHS' National Institute of Health- "Protecting Personal Health Information in Research: Understanding the HIPAA Privacy Rule"   Privacy Guidance about Authorizations for Research and Institutional Review Boards   Office of  Civil Rights Guidance Explaining Significant Aspects of the Privacy Rule - December 4, 2002   Complete Guidance document (PDF version) (WPD version) (RTF version)

Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule - ( PDF version ) (RTF version)

Federal Regulations

State Privacy Law - Confidentiality of Medical Records Act- Limited access to the text is available via the Maryland General Assembly website under the “Statutes” heading www.mlis.state.md.us  (See Md. Code Health-General §§ 4-301 through 4-309)

State Law and HIPAA Comparison

Training (TSD)

HIPAA Training Policy

Complaints