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FAQs About Applying Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations- 42 CFR Part 2

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About the Course

The Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, govern the use and disclosure of alcohol and drug abuse patient records that are maintained at federally funded substance abuse programs. This publication assists with a more complete understanding of these Federal regulations, which were enacted in 1972 and 1975. The FAQs outline the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, provide guidance on its application to electronic health records, and identify methods for including substance abuse patient record information into health information exchange that is consistent with the Federal statute.

Note: there is a new version of this course. Please see course 102307.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, FAQs About Applying Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations- 42 CFR Part 2 created by SAMHSA

Journal/Publisher

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Course Material Author

SAMHSA

This document is an educational document from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It was prepared by SAMHSA staff, in collaboration with staff from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.

SAMHSA authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

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Recommended For

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about substance abuse confidentiality regulations (CFR Part 2). It is appropriate for intermediate to advanced levels of participants' knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Explain the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, including what types of programs, practitioners, patients, and records are covered by its regulations.
  2. Describe factors related to the exchange of information between Part 2 programs and Health Information Organizations (HIOs).
  3. Define the regulations for disclosure of records during medical emergencies.
  4. Discuss the application of 42 CFR Part 2 to electronic health records, the re-disclosure of previously disclosed information, and obtaining the consent of a minor.

Availability

This course is available starting Jul 1st, 2010 and expires Feb 7th, 2020

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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Course Retired
Course Number 101724
  • 2 CE credit hours
  • NBCC: 1.25 CE credit hour

  • Reading-Based Online
Exam Fee $11.94
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