Step Three, Inc. shall meet the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding the confidentiality of participant information.
Participant records are considered confidential and will not be released to another individual or agency without the participant’s expressed written consent, except in the following circumstances:
• Upon receipt of a valid subpoena or court order
• In the event of a medical or psychological emergency
• When required by state law, including the mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse, elder abuse, or abuse of a vulnerable adult
• When a participant presents an imminent danger to themselves or others
The confidentiality of participant information and records shall be maintained, recorded, released, and provided to requesting parties in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
Confidentiality Protections
For purposes of program operations and certification requirements, Step Three, Inc., its staff, and facilitators will comply with applicable confidentiality laws, including 42 CFR Part 2, when applicable, protecting the confidential and privileged nature of participant information.
At a minimum, this includes the following protections:
All anger management program information, whether recorded or not, and all communications between Step Three, Inc. staff, facilitators, and participants are considered confidential and will not be released without the written consent of the participant or the participant’s legally authorized representative, unless otherwise permitted or required by law.
The identity of a participant who has received or is receiving services through Step Three, Inc. is confidential and will not be released without written consent from the participant or the participant’s legally authorized representative, unless otherwise permitted or required by law.
Access to participant records and program information will be limited to authorized staff or agencies with a legitimate need to know, and only the minimum necessary information will be disclosed.
A participant or the participant’s legally authorized representative may request access to their program records in accordance with applicable laws and agency policies.
Certain state and federal laws allow or require disclosure of information without the participant’s consent. In those situations, Step Three, Inc. will release information only as required by law.
My signature below indicates that I have been informed of my right to confidentiality and understand how my information may be used and disclosed.