N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7313.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 7313.7 - Confidentiality and disclosure of youth medical and mental health records

(a) Each facility shall adhere to the requirements of Part 7310 of this Title, Article 27-F of the Public Health Law, Article 33 of the Mental Hygiene Law, all applicable Department of Health regulations and Part 180-3 of this Title to ensure the confidentiality of a youth's medical, mental health, and facility records.

(b) The director shall make provisions for maintaining all medical and mental health records in confidential files, separate from other youth facility records.

(c) Except as otherwise prohibited or restricted by law, the facility medical director and/or mental health supervisory staff shall promptly disclose to the director, or designee, information received concerning a youth which is or may be relevant in determining the youth's risk, security and supervision and special needs requirements, or may affect the life, safety, or welfare of the youth or any other person. The director, or designee, shall then promptly disclose such information to the appropriate staff responsible for making classification, assessment, and/or reassessment decisions.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7313.7

Adopted New York State Register September 26, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 39, eff. 9/26/2018