The confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse client records maintained by Carolina Therapeutic Services First. Program is protected by Federal law and regulations. Generally, Carolina Therapeutic Services First may not say to the person outside the program that a consumer attends the program or disclose any information identifying a consumer as an alcohol or drug abuser UNLESS:
- The consumer consents in writing
- If a court order is received
- If there is a medical emergency
- To qualified personnel for research, audit, and program, evaluation
- If we believe that you are likely to commit a crime at the program or against program personnel
- To report child abuse or neglect
- For the purpose of internal communications
Violation of the Federal Law and regulations by Carolina Therapeutic Services First. is a crime. Suspected violations may be reported to appropriate authorities in accordance with Federal regulations.
Federal; Law and regulations do not protect any information about a crime committed by a consumer or against any person who works for Carolina Therapeutic Services First, Inc. or about any threat to commit such a crime. Federal Laws and regulations do not protect any information about suspected child abuse or neglect from being reported under State Law to appropriate State Law to appropriate State or local authorities. (See 42 USC 290dd-3 and 42 USC 29ee-3 for Federal Laws and 42 CFR Part 2 for Federal regulations.)
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