Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-58.44 - Resident records
Each resident shall be ensured confidential treatment of all information contained in the resident's records, including information contained in an automatic data bank. The resident's written consent shall be required for the release of information to persons not otherwise authorized under law to receive it. (II)
(1) The
facility shall limit access to any medical records to staff and consultants
providing professional service to the resident. This is not meant to preclude
access by representatives of state and federal regulatory agencies.
(II)
(2) Similar procedures shall
safeguard the confidentiality of residents' personal records, e.g., financial
records and social services records. Only those personnel concerned with the
financial affairs of the residents may have access to the financial records.
This is not meant to preclude access by representatives of state and federal
regulatory agencies. (II)
(3) The
resident, or the resident's responsible party, shall be entitled to examine all
information contained in the resident's record and shall have the right to
secure full copies of the record at reasonable cost upon request.
(II)
Notes
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