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7-2011 - Contacting a Medical Facility for Patient Information

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7-2011 - Contacting a Medical Facility for Patient Information

  • Summary: Covers procedures for gathering medical information post-exposure.
  • Dates Effective: 04-22-2009 to 12-31-2025
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(04/22/09)

Per HIPAA laws, medical facility staff shall not release confidential patient data. Questions relating to the diagnosis of a patient who may have a potentially contagious disease or infection and with whom MPD employees may have been exposed shall be directed to the MPD Health and Wellness Coordinator. The MPD Health and Wellness Coordinator will liaison with the Infection Control Unit of the medical facility to determine if the patient’s medical status poses a risk of significant exposure to the MPD employee.

 

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Document History:

Title Effective Date Revision Type Download
7-2011 - Contacting a Medical Facility for Patient Information 04-22-2009

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3-516 - Contacting a Medical Facility for Patient Information 01-01-2026

PRH Implementation, Renumbered

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